Why Paul’s Letter to Philemon Still Matters
If you're following along with our Bible reading plan, you began reading through Philemon on Monday. As you spend time in God's Word this week, don't rush past this short letter simply because it's only one chapter. One of the greatest benefits of using a HEAR Journal...
When a Child Says, “Happiness Does Not Exist”
From Dima and Katya Nachyna, the couple over the Belarus orphanage ministry CPC has supported for many years: When a child says, "Happiness Does Not Exist": These were the words of a fifteen-year-old girl during our very first conversation about happiness. She had...
Easter Was Never Meant to End There
What we celebrate on Easter Sunday isn’t just for one weekend; in fact, it is so much more. The resurrection of Jesus was not simply the closing scene of a powerful story. It was the beginning of everything! Easter is different for everyone depending on their...
H.E.A.R. Method: R Is for Respond
One of the things I love most about the H.E.A.R. Method is that it reminds us that Scripture was never meant to be rushed or treated like a task to complete. It is meant to be experienced. It is meant to shape us, stretch us, and draw us closer to God. We...
Learning to Apply Scripture Without Rushing It
If you are still getting your footing with the H.E.A.R. Journal, you are not behind—you are exactly where you should be. We are only a couple of weeks into this journey together, which means we are learning in real time. Some days the process feels natural. Other...
Learning the “E” Together: Why Context Helps Take Us Out of It
If you are new to the H.E.A.R. Journal, you are in good company. We just started this together last week, and like anything new, there is a learning curve. Some days it will feel natural. Other days, it may feel slow or unfamiliar. That does not mean you are doing it...
Rooted in the Word: How the H.E.A.R. Method Helps You Engage Scripture Daily
Many of us want to read the Bible consistently, but good intentions can quickly turn into rushed reading or checking off a box on a plan. Scripture invites us into something deeper—not just reading God’s Word, but allowing it to shape our hearts and lives. Being...
A Christmas Awakening: When Prophecy Moves Us to Action
There is a difference between knowing a story and being awakened by it. Most of us know the Christmas story. We can picture the manger, the angels, shepherds in the fields, and a star hanging over Bethlehem. But this year, as I sat with Matthew 2 and the story of the...
Your Invite Matters
It just takes one moment. One conversation. One connection point. Back in 2018, our family still hadn’t found a church home. We had been trying another local church for a while, but it just didn’t feel right. With a toddler and a newborn—and no family nearby—it became...
Beauty in Brokenness
Have you ever dropped something valuable and then felt sick to your stomach when it shattered? Our natural instinct is to sweep up the pieces and toss them. Broken things feel useless, don’t they? Many times, we can’t bring ourselves to throw it away, but we’ll set it...