Recent Articles
Leaving Jesus
“The Jesus that reigns down pain and disappointment to teach you something about his love, the behavior obsessed Jesus who uses shame to manipulate you into doing what he wants, the abusive Jesus you have been describing to me for more than an hour, I think you should leave him.
Who Was the Cross For?
The punishment Jesus endured on the cross wasn’t required by God.
MARK KARRIS/ RELIGIOUS REFUGEES
With grace and insight, Mark speaks on the disorienting faith shift so many are currently experiencing regarding their thoughts about God, the church, and ourselves. We dive into Mark’s new book, Religious Refugees, and Mark encourages those who, because of a shift in their theology, have either felt a sense of not belonging in their home church or have even been rejected.
Faith
confidence or trust:
Talking Sovereignty and Faith with Randall Worley
I was honored to have a conversation with him about the goodness of God, the mystery of faith, the sovereignty of God, and navigating the murky waters of offense in these unprecedented times.
MARK AND JULIE APPLEYARD / RETHINKING CHURCH
From the traditional to a micro church model, Mark and Julie share their journey of pastoring.
Today, through Anothen Micro Church, they empower believers around the world to become influential spiritual leaders in their homes and communities.
Carrots and Lasers
While I think the prophetic has a noble and appropriate place, I think we are too easily led astray from the joy that is “today.”
Amy Simmons & Krispin Mayfield / Attachment Theory and a Healthy Spirituality
The parent-child relationship and our formative years greatly influence how we navigate everything, including our spirituality and faith. Often our theological deconstructions are the fruit of discovering a God with whom we feel loved, secure, and safe; where we move from insecure to secure attachment.
MARK AND JULIE APPLEYARD / RETHINKING CHURCH
From the traditional to a micro church model, Mark and Julie share their journey of pastoring.
Today, through Anothen Micro Church, they empower believers around the world to become influential spiritual leaders in their homes and communities.
RELATIONSHIP IS WAY BETTER THAN RULES
This is a laughter-filled conversation about a kind God and a transformative faith…
Life
being manifested by growth:
Amy Simmons & Krispin Mayfield / Attachment Theory and a Healthy Spirituality
The parent-child relationship and our formative years greatly influence how we navigate everything, including our spirituality and faith. Often our theological deconstructions are the fruit of discovering a God with whom we feel loved, secure, and safe; where we move from insecure to secure attachment.
STEVE MCVEY/ BEYOND AN ANGRY GOD
Scandalous multifaced fathomless grace, restorative justice, redeemed identity, our union with Abba Father and intimacy with our Triune barely scratches the surface of this 40 minute power packed interview with Dr. Steve McVey.
In These Unprecedented Times… Is God In Control?
Could it be that the lie of sovereign control is beginning to be exposed on such a grand scale that it has become harder to swallow? Is it possible this phrase is being so exposed in these unprecedented times that it is finally ringing hollow?
Those struggling for identity will appreciate “Prone to Love” as a key to unlock and accept their true hidden self. Enjoy!”
Art
what is beautiful, appealing, or of more than ordinary significance:
JOHN MACMURRAY/ IF YOU LOOK AT IT AS A RELATIONSHIP…
“…Jesus defines eternal life as a relationship. My entire education had defined eternal life as believing the right ideology… All I knew was, God was better than I thought he was and there was no way I’m going back…”
In Between
I am a newborn babe / The world is fresh and terrifying / “Incubator” and “Crib” are not words I care for / Put me against your breasts / Skin to skin / Heart to heart / All I want is one thing familiar / and it’s not in a box / It’s in your arms / For the love of God / do not put me in a box…
Made To Create
In this, our first video, we’ll introduce a family walking a tightrope. We will also complete an abstract art challenge and conclude with a chat about how being a creative person is very much like walking a tightrope. Find us on FB- Made To Create Find us on IG- madeto_create Email- madetocreate100@gmail.com This Weeks Creative Challenge Supply List is as follows: Paper, paint, and an assortment of kitchen tools.
MADE To Create
Our goal is to provide quality content for creative children and families:
EPISODE ONE In this, our first video, we’ll introduce a family walking a tightrope. We will also complete an abstract art challenge and conclude with a chat about how being a creative person is very much like walking a tightrope.
EPISODE TWO In our second episode, we’ll introduce 13-year-old, Leigh, who happens to be a co-director for Made To Create. She will teach us a little Taekwondo. One of the essential Tenets of Taekwondo is INTEGRITY. We will learn a little more about this word as well as complete a fun, craft challenge by using items we would normally just throw away.
EPISODE THREE In this episode, we’ll introduce some of our family who’ll share why being creative is so contagious! Our special guest is Mary Clark who is not only the matriarch of this family but an expert quilter! You’ll learn so much more than art from her and leave encouraged! Our creative challenge this week, will sharpen your focus and relax you as you create an optical illusion.
FEATURING MONTHLY MESSAGE PODCASTS BY JASON CLARK AND FRIENDS
A RELATIONSHIP WHERE THE SON IS ALWAYS DESPERATE IS DYSFUNCTIONAL
Jason gives one of his foundational messages on living in an awareness of our Father’s measureless love. This message highlights one of the greatest shifts in Jason’s life and faith when He repented from the dysfunction of living desperate for His Father’s affection, love, blessing, promises, and so on.
GOD IS NOT IN CONTROL / A Six-Part Teaching Series on the Sovereignty of God
What if control is a flawed word to describe God’s sovereignty? What if there is an infinitely better word, a greater revelation, LOVE!
REPENT, THE KINGDOM IS WITHIN YOU!
Repenting is a 2 min, 4 min, 24 min, 24 hours, 240 days and on and on revelation and agreement of our Father’s perspective in which we lay our burdens down, we exchange brokenness for righteousness, poverty for hope, peace, and joy; and sin for wholeness.