Posts with the category “the-hub”

Money isn’t inherently bad, but it takes intentionality to have a healthy relationship to money.  Read More

It is a painful process to discern who is right and wrong in answers of faith. Having a mindset attached to black and white thinking only makes it more difficult -- it is here that God invites us to see the gray.  Read More

Not believing in God presents some rather hopeful opportunities for you that may even represent God more accurately.  Read More

Failure is unavoidable, but how we respond to failure will determine our ultimate success.  Read More

God does not come to us in our shame and guilt, but rather through grace and redemption.  Read More

Jesus says our faith is like a mustard seed – given the right conditions, it can grow so large that it uproots trees and moves mountains.  Read More

When we allow space for growth, we are able to see new chances for our faith to come into action. When we give up control it allows God to work in our lives.  Read More

The best thing and the worst thing about a story is that it doesn’t tell us what to think. The story Jesus tells about the Workers in the Vineyard in Matthew is one of those stories that we can read in different ways.  Read More

Simplifying relationships is an art form that Jesus lived well. When we look to Jesus’ friendships, we can pinpoint practical ways to simplify our own.  Read More

Being uncertain of what/who God is isn’t a sign that you don’t believe. It’s a sign that you are open to where God is already working in your life.  Read More

Allowing distractions to steal your attention negatively impacts your life. Instead, develop habits that help you focus and free you to experience true joy.  Read More

Second chances can be full of doubt or anxiety over identity and purpose. Committing to faith will help you find confidence and direction in every opportunity.   Read More

God’s work in us sometimes looks different than we are expecting. These challenging feelings may actually be what helps us grow closer to our faith.  Read More

God created us to be weird, unique, and wonderful in our own ways. Living the life Christ modeled for us means embracing who we are – who God made us to be.  Read More

Sin is a natural fault of our human nature. We aren't perfect like Christ -- and we shouldn't expect to be.  Read More

It’s like God is the artist and we are the artwork. The artwork does not exist without the artist and the artist is not made known except through their art.  Read More

Easter is definitively a holiday to be celebrated. It’s a day of new life and abundant joy. As wonderful as the good news of a risen Jesus is, there is even better news if we can glance beyond this incredible day.  Read More

This notion of God becoming human, otherwise known as incarnation, has some major implications on your life. It’s a bold claim, I know, but hear me out. The knowledge of Jesus’ human life conveys 3 distinct truths about who you are. These truths may not be new to you, but they are often misrepresented. Here are 3 truths we hope you’ll remember. God becoming a human in Jesus as “the Christ” reveals...  Read More

Not quite sure what you think or believe about God? Yep, I get it. There are so many nuances to God. So many claims about God. Not to mention, the oh so many followers of God who make this being of love most questionable at times. Perhaps being unsure about God is healthy. Maybe it's the certainty of God that should cause us to flee.   Read More