Christ Church Stories
What Is Deconstruction?
It's not uncommon to have questions about your faith. The Bible can be a radical book for first-time readers. But a growing movement is developing in our churches and even in the mainstream, called deconstruction. What is it, and can it be done healthily?
Social Media vs Christianity
Is it possible to retain your Christian formation while living in a social media world? How can you tell if you have an unhealthy relationship with social media? We’ll share four practices for a healthy social media presence.
God Will Give You More Than You Can Handle
False. Despite the popular phrase, nowhere in the Bible does it say God won't give you more than you can handle. Click here to read more.
How to Read Difficult Scripture
The Bible can be hard to read. Click here for seven strategies to aid your interpretation of difficult passages of Scripture.
How To Understand the Old Testament
The Old Testament can be difficult to read, especially when applied through our modern lens. Why shouldn't we overlook the stories of the Old Testament? In this Q&A with Pastor Grant Caldwell, we examine what is the importance of the Old Testament, and how do we view it in our society and day-in-age?
The Christmas Story Prologue
The message of decisive victory was belted out from Heavens' choir before the angels sang at Bethlehem. A cosmic war is happening, and it began in the heavens long before any of us stepped foot on the earth. But the good news is that even though the war rages on, it was won through His birth.
How Do We Find Hope in the Holidays?
It’s called the “Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” but for many, that isn’t the case. How do you handle grief during the holiday season? In this Q&A, Rev. Jacky Gatliff shares why grief is okay during the holidays and how to move forward.
From ‘Woe’ to ‘Wow’
When you’re feeling like you’re about to expire, how do you find the wonder in life again? How do we return to jaw-dropping awe?
A Light In The Darkness
As Advent begins, let's recognize we are sitting in darkness. As we do each year, we try to push through to goodness, but things rarely are. John's message to us is clear: The life-giver has come in our confusion and pain. The darkness repeatedly tries to put it out, but it cannot.
Choosing a Grateful Heart
The God-centered character of gratitude is anchored in trust. We serve a God who is worthy of our thanks and praise. When we give God thanks for each new day, a grateful heart shouts it's good to be alive. Have you said that lately? It's good to be alive.