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Can We Trust the Bible?
Can we trust the Bible? Is it a reliable guide for our lives?
Let’s unpack this question together, in everyday language, exploring the biblical reliability of Scripture through the lens of both systematic theology and real-life discoveries.
Who is the Holy Spirit
Imagine you’re at a big family reunion. Everyone’s chatting, laughing, sharing stories. But there’s one person you don’t see... someone who’s quietly moving around, helping things flow smoothly, encouraging shy family members, guiding conversations, and bringing peace to any tension.
Who is Jesus?
The story of who Jesus is unlike any other in history. It’s a story of God stepping into the messiness of human life, not from a distance, but right in the thick of it. To really understand who Jesus is, it helps to imagine the world thousands of years ago...
What is God Like? (Part 2)
When we ask, “What is God like?” we’re inviting ourselves into a journey... one that leads us beyond simple answers and into the heart of who God truly is. The Bible doesn’t leave us guessing. It reveals God’s nature clearly and beautifully through His attributes.
What is God Like?
“What is God like?”
It’s a question that has drawn the hearts of believers and seekers alike for centuries. Knowing who God is shapes how we live, love, and hope. It grounds our faith in something unshakable and invites us into a deeper relationship with the Creator of all things.
Who is God?
Sometimes building faith means figuring out what we actually believe. Not the phrases we repeat or the ideas we’ve picked up along the way, but the truth the Bible provides about who God really is.
Finding Courage While Afraid
It was a chilly January morning in Minnesota. Believers gathered in the warm, familiar sanctuary of Cities Church in St. Paul. The soft morning light filtered through stained glass as the worship wrapped up, and Pastor Jonathan Parnell stepped up to the pulpit. His voice is steady and calm as he prayed... not realizing he soon his congregation would soon be in the midst of chaos.
Bold Faith Means Serving Others Sacrificially
One thing stands out clearly about Jesus' time on earth... He didn’t come to be served, but to serve others with boldness and sacrificial love.
Trusting God’s Timing (For Real Life)
Practical ways to trust God when you can’t see what’s next Trusting God can be one of the most challenging parts of our faith journey…especially when we can’t see what’s
Quiet Strength in Faith
Discover how women in the Bible trusted God without clear answers. Learn from Hannah, Esther, and Mary what faith looks like in uncertain seasons.
Faith Beyond Your Comfort Zone
When Comfort Holds Us Back There’s a moment many of us know well—even if we don’t have a name for it. Life feels steady. Faith feels familiar. Our routines are
God’s Love Moves Us
How Love Took on Flesh and Changed Everything Love is easy to talk about. It’s harder to define. Harder still to live. By the time Advent reaches its final week,
Joy That Stays
Understanding the Difference Between Happiness and Joy When Mary stepped through Elizabeth’s doorway, she wasn’t carrying a lighthearted grin or a carefree happiness. She carried questions, whispers from neighbors, and
Peace that Holds
The kind of peace that holds us is found not in calm circumstances but in Christ Himself. Discover how Mary’s story reveals the peace of God in chaotic seasons.
The Meaning of Hope
A teenager can teach us a lot about waiting The meaning of hope is easy to misunderstand. In our world, hope often sounds flimsy—like crossing your fingers or wishing on
A Grateful Heart
How Being Thankful Helps When Life Hurts It’s easy to be thankful when everything’s fine. When bills are paid, plans work out, and the coffee stays hot. But gratitude gets
Obedient Faith
Building Bold Faith Through Small Acts of Obedience Obedient faith doesn’t usually make headlines. It doesn’t shout or sparkle. It looks like a quiet yes — the kind you whisper
Choosing Faith
Everyday faith grows through small, steady choices. Learn how trusting God daily turns fear into courage and builds lasting peace.
Biblical Courage
What the Bible Really Says about Courage and Fearlessness If we’re honest, most of us would rather have courage without fear. We picture the kind of fearless people who charge
Stepping Out in Faith
How to Know When It’s Courage and When It’s Reckless If you’ve ever felt torn between waiting and moving, you’re not alone. Every believer faces that moment when the heart
When Faith and Doubt Collide
Finding Courage to Trust God Anyway Somewhere along the way, many of us learned that doubt is dangerous—that if we have questions, somehow our faith has failed. But what if
Faith Over Fear
Why Bold Faith Doesn’t Mean Living Without Fear We love the idea of bold faith as fearless faith—standing strong with no hesitation, unshaken by circumstances. But let’s be honest: fear
Everyday Faith: Moving from Sunday Faith to Bold Faith
Oh Sunday mornings, faith feels easy. The music swells, the sermon stirs your heart, and surrounded by believers, courage comes naturally. But then Monday arrives. The alarm clock buzzes, kids
5 Misconceptions About Bold Faith That Hold Us Back
When you hear the phrase bold faith, what comes to mind? For many of us, it’s a larger-than-life figure like Charlie Kirk standing in front of crowds, fearless and unshaken.