Category: Advice
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You Don’t Have to Hide From God
There is a quiet grief many Christians carry after repentance. Even after confessing our sins to God, we continue holding onto shame as though we still need to earn forgiveness. We replay old mistakes and fear that if God fully saw the worst parts of us, He would turn away. But He already knows. God…
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Tanita Maddox and What Gen Z Wants to Know About Faith
They’ve been labeled snowflakes, anxious, and fragile—but Generation Z (ages 14–29) is asking deeper spiritual questions than many people realize. Beneath the stereotypes is a generation searching for truth, purpose, authenticity, and hope, and when they encounter the answers found in Christ, many are coming to faith in powerful ways. Gen Z expert Tanita Maddox…
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The Ministry of Listening
Sometimes loving someone well has less to do with having the perfect words and more to do with creating the kind of space where they are welcomed to speak from their hearts. People communicate differently. Some speak directly, while others communicate through silence, frustration, distance, tears, sarcasm, or even anger. Beneath their words is often…
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A New Year’s Invitation: Pursue Jesus Daily
As the calendar turns and a new year begins, followers of Jesus face a question more significant than any resolution: Will we draw near to God, or will we drift? The Christian life is not sustained by occasional bursts of devotion but by daily dependence on Christ. Scripture is clear—we are called to take up…
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Sharing the Gospel of Christmas with Others
The Christmas season has arrived quickly, hasn’t it? Lights are being hung while familiar carols play, and soon many of us will gather around tables with family–the people who know our stories, our strengths, and our flaws. Other holiday events include celebrations with coworkers and friends. As we gather, many believers carry a quiet desire…
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Tim Barnett on Understanding Deconstruction
The deconstruction movement is leading many to rethink what they believe about Jesus and Christianity—often bringing deep changes to families, friendships, and churches. It raises important questions: How do we respond when someone we love begins to deconstruct their faith? And how can we gently and clearly share God’s truth with those wrestling with doubt?…
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Make Your Faith Part of Your Legacy
3 Simple Ways to Give Through Your Will With Confidence and Ease What if your legacy could reflect everything you care about most—your love for Jesus, your care for others, and your heart for sharing the Gospel? The good news is: it can. Creating a will isn’t just about legal details. It’s a meaningful way…
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God Is Near in the Lowest Places
No one plans to hit rock bottom. But somehow, we all get there. Maybe it begins with betrayal—the kind that cuts deep because it comes from someone you trusted. Or perhaps it’s something even harder: realizing you’re the one who caused the pain. Sometimes it’s the slow ache of loneliness that creeps in without warning.…
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Dr. Kelly Kapic on Embracing God-Given Limits
Human limitations are unavoidable—but how does God view them?Does He expect you to push through, striving to do it all? Or could it be that your limits are actually part of His good design? On today’s episode of the Great Stories podcast, join David Wollen and special guest Dr. Kelly Kapic as they explore what…
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Jesus Carries What You Can’t
In today’s fast-paced and demanding world, it’s easy to become overwhelmed. We often find ourselves juggling so many responsibilities—family, work, school, finances, relationships—and trying to keep it all together. Life doesn’t seem to slow down, and even when it does, our minds are still racing. But the truth is, we’re human—and that means we have…