Most of the decisions that shape a life don’t feel like decisions at all. They feel instead like expectations to follow a certain life – thrust upon us by parents, society, peers. The cost of fulfilling these expectations is subtle but cumulative: fewer experiments, narrower options, and a growing...

“Yet, LORD, you are our father; we are the clay and you our potter: we are all the work of your hand.” (Isaiah 64:7) Sometimes it feels as though my heart is a piece of clay, rearranged and altered by the slightest disturbance. A Facebook notification alerting me that yet another high school friend...

As we navigate the world and what it means to be human, we also navigate the internal structures within us: the ties between our heart, mind, and body. This exploration of 'how the body keeps the score' is a way for us to better understand how we specifically see and interact with the world -- and...

Nicole Vignola, a neuroscientist and organizational psychologist, explains how deeply rooted beliefs can limit our potential and keep us trapped in patterns of thought. These perceptions, often shaped by our upbringing and environment, aren’t necessarily our own—but they can be changed. Nicole...

Sometimes, settling down with a good book (or audio book!) can transform your heart just as much as an authentic chat with a friend or a fruitful therapy session. Below I hope to offer a concise and practical list of books on healing and personal retreat; however, it is important to note that this...

Jo Saxton opens up lots of the habits we have, even in church, to cover how we are really feeling with - ‘I’m fine’ - out of fear that we may come across desperate. Looking at Mark 5, Jo illustrates what the woman reaching for the hem of Jesus’ cloak would’ve had to push passed and redefines...

In this compelling sermon, Pastor Rich Villodas delves into the often-overlooked realm of our internal fears and emotions. He emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and addressing these inner struggles to experience genuine spiritual growth and freedom. Drawing from biblical teachings, Villodas...

In this heartfelt talk, Lo Alaman shares his personal journey through pain, healing, and renewal in Christ. With raw honesty and poetic clarity, he explores how grief, struggle, and injustice can become sacred spaces where God meets us. Drawing on Scripture and lived experience, Lo invites...

In this powerful personal testimony, former professional tennis player Paula Umaña shares her journey through sudden paralysis, painful uncertainty, and miraculous healing. As her body shut down, her faith ignited, leading her to discover the presence of God in suffering, the love of community, and...