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Twisted in Knots: Why Grace Won't Make You a Spiritual Couch Potato

The Gospel says I don’t need to perform. I don’t need to prove my worth. Jesus already loves me! “But,” someone always protests, “if I stop pursuing spiritual improvement, won't I just become a grace potato!?”

Brandon Booth

February 4, 2025

What does it mean to be "spiritual"?

“Spirituality” is in vogue these days. I meet more and more real witches and true believers in Odin every day, and well-respected academics have a renewed interest in esoteric wisdom literature and shamanism. But what does it actually mean to be "spiritual"?

Brandon Booth

January 28, 2025

Reading scripture (who is God really??)

I want more connection with God when I read the Bible, but sometimes the God I read about in the Bible doesn’t seem like the type of person I actually want to connect with at all!

Peter Gammell

January 21, 2025

I want more connection with Jesus!

So I should read more scripture right? At least that’s how I have often felt! I often notice myself thinking, “If only I was more consistent with my daily devotions!” or “Surely something is wrong with how I’m reading scripture, because I just don’t feel the presence of God enough!”

Brandon Booth

January 14, 2025

Epiphany is an explosion of grace

Epiphany is where the Gospel goes a little wild, a little unpredictable - not tame, not kosher! On Epiphany, it was pagan diviners who worshipped the child Jesus as “King and God and Sacrifice” (as the words of the carol say) with their gold, incense and embalming spices. Pagans, who ate weird stuff, spoke a strange language, and weren’t children of Abraham, were right there, in the heart of God’s holy family. And that bugs me!

Liv Booth

January 7, 2025

Rejoice in the Lord! (but how!?)

Is it bad that I don’t feel happy today? Do I have to? Does everyone else rejoice when they’re told to? Am I a bad Christian?

Liv Booth

December 17, 2024

Sorrow is golden

To be blessed is greater than to be “happy” in this life. Those who are poor, or mourn, or are persecuted for Christ in this life will “inherit the kingdom," says Jesus.

Brandon Booth

August 13, 2024

Lost and found

“We all are born into the world looking for someone looking for us, and that we remain in this mode of searching for the rest of our lives.” - Curt Thompson ‍ I have a deep desire to know God. And not just know him, but for him to know me. For him to see me. My heart is touched by passages of scripture where God directly intervenes in someone’s life. John 1:43-51 is one such passage.

Peter Gammell

January 19, 2024

5 surprisingly simple ways to grow closer to God in 2024

Wanting to deepen your connection with God in the new year? Here are five simple and doable ideas you can try.

Brandon Booth

December 28, 2023

Tough questions

Matthew 21:33-46 and Isaiah 5:1-7. God has some really tough questions for his people! How could I answer them? Let's look at Jesus' harsh words in light of his life and actions.

Peter Gammell

October 10, 2023

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Twisted in Knots: Why Grace Won't Make You a Spiritual Couch Potato

What does it mean to be "spiritual"?

Reading scripture (who is God really??)

I want more connection with Jesus!

Epiphany is an explosion of grace

Rejoice in the Lord! (but how!?)

Sorrow is golden

Lost and found

5 surprisingly simple ways to grow closer to God in 2024

Tough questions