“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” Nonsense, right?! Words do hold the power to knock us over, to derail our minds, to sit and simmer within us for a very long time. Words can cause us to be angry and to react in a way we might not […]
Month: January 2019
Welcome to Unfolding Stories Podcast-a Christian Podcast Dedicated to Testimony
Unfolding Stories is a Christian podcast that collects diverse testimonies of how people came to faith in Jesus Christ and of moments when God boldly showed up in their lives. Each episode focuses on a different way in which God challenges and celebrates his creation, with a new testimony told firsthand by the person who experienced […]
Our Brand New Christian Podcast: Unfolding Stories. Episode 1, CJ Lusk.
Unfolding Stories is now LIVE! Episode 1 is available for free on all major podcast platforms. Quick, go download it now (links below)! CJ Lusk, afternoon DJ for WAY FM, is our first guest speaker. CJ has a fascinating story to tell about balancing his faith with his work life, dealing with insecurities, and the unexpected […]
You Are Not Defined by Your Failure: How to Begin Letting Go and Moving On.
To fail is to fall short, to be perceived as weak, to break down, to fall, to not reach your purpose, to lack success. No wonder we are all so afraid of failure! When it comes to failure, we must decide whose rules we are playing by. Would you rather be a success in business […]
Lament-What Does Lament Mean?
The definition of lament, according to the Oxford Dictionary, is; ‘A passionate expression of grief or sorrow.’ The following exploration, to define lament for us today, is written by Aubrey Sampson, author of the powerful book, The Louder Song, Listening for Hope in the Midst of Lament. – For those of us who follow Jesus, we […]
Made in the Image of God: Facing our Body-Image Issues and Insecurities.
Why are we always our own worst critic? We’ve all had moments of self-doubt, our insecurities rearing their ugly heads, aiming for us with gut-wrenching accuracy as they pierce our carefully placed armor in just the right spot to make us crumble. We all struggle with nagging feelings of insignificance, inferiority, and self-perceived weaknesses. But […]
Preview: Unfolding Stories Podcast-Coming Soon!
We’re excited to announce the launch of our brand new Christian podcast: Unfolding Stories! Unfolding Stories, from Unfolding Faith and Tyndale House Publishers, is a podcast dedicated to Christian testimony. Testimony; a public profession of religious experience. Each episode will feature one guest speaker who will recount their personal testimony, their story of how God has […]
Yes, it is Okay to Ask God the Tough Questions
You’re a new believer or a longtime Christ follower, and you have questions—big questions you want to ask God. It doesn’t matter what stage of your spiritual journey you are in; there are always thoughts and questions that pop up, possibly even surprising us, that we just do not know how to answer. But they’re also […]
New Year, New You? Getting a True Fresh Start This New Year
If we want a fresh start and the ability to greet the unexpected turns of the year ahead with trusting hope, what we need is not more resolutions, but more grace. Written by Nancy Taylor, author of God’s Call to a Deeper Life This Christmas didn’t turn out like I had expected. As a freelance writer, […]
Questions? God’s Help is at Hand with the HelpFinder Bible.
Know that you are not alone when you ask Why, and know that what you are looking for can be found in God’s amazing truth that’s not far away. Why do I feel so anxious? Why can’t I forgive? Why is my life so difficult? Often, we get pelted with questions, turmoil, and doubt when we feel […]