Christian Growth

Can You See Your Spiritual Blind Spots?

by Isaac Khalil
March 27, 2023 • 8 minute read

We all have blind spots in our character that we need to deal with and overcome. But how can we address and change what we can’t see?

The Benefits of Writing Out Scripture

by Erik Jones
December 21, 2022 • 8 minute read

We are increasingly moving away from writing things by hand. But is there a spiritual benefit to writing out Bible scriptures by hand? We believe so. In a world dominated by digital...

The Meaning and Lessons of the Parable of the Talents

by Isaac Khalil
October 28, 2022 • 5 minute read

The parable of the talents is one of Jesus’ most famous parables. What does the parable of the talents mean for us today? What lessons can it teach us?

Lessons From a Caterpillar’s Transformation to Butterfly

by Isaac Khalil
September 30, 2022 • 8 minute read

The transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly is one of the most amazing occurrences in biology. What can it teach us about God’s purpose for us? Caterpillars and butterflies...

Meditate on These Things: “If There Is Anything Praiseworthy”

by Eddie and Shannon Foster
September 12, 2022 • 9 minute read

The final meditation point Paul lists in Philippians 4:8 is things worthy of praise. What is praiseworthy? Why is this a fitting end to Paul’s list?

Meditate on These Things: “If There Is Any Virtue”

by Eddie and Shannon Foster
September 6, 2022 • 7 minute read

The next meditation point in Philippians 4:8 is virtue. Virtue can be hard to find in a world full of selfishness and sin, but it is there and we must find it.

How to Be a Better Christian

by Erik Jones
August 31, 2022 • 9 minute read

Do you consider yourself a mediocre Christian? Do you feel like your Christianity is more of a label than a way of life? How can you be a better Christian?

Meditate on These Things: “Whatever Things Are of Good Report”

by Eddie and Shannon Foster
August 29, 2022 • 8 minute read

The sixth point in Philippians 4:8 is to think on things “of good report.” We all love good news, but is there more to this than focusing on the positive?

Meditate on These Things: “Whatever Things Are Lovely”

by Eddie and Shannon Foster
August 22, 2022 • 7 minute read

The fifth point in Philippians 4:8 is “things that are lovely.” How can we focus on things of beauty without being blind to all the ugliness in today’s world?

Meditate on These Things: “Whatever Things Are Pure”

by Eddie and Shannon Foster
August 15, 2022 • 7 minute read

The fourth meditation point in Philippians 4:8 is purity. How can we focus on purity when a Pandora’s box of impurity is constantly at our fingertips?

Meditate on These Things: “Whatever Things Are Just”

by Eddie and Shannon Foster
August 8, 2022 • 7 minute read

As the Philippians 4:8 list continues, we are told to meditate on what is just. In the face of divergent definitions of justice, how are we to apply this?

How to Pray Better

by Tom Clark
August 5, 2022 • 5 minute read

Is regular prayer difficult for you? Do you want to improve your prayers to God? This blog post shares practical keys to help you pray better.

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