by kandersen | May 1, 2023 | Christian Living
Many American Christians today have inherited a faith in which the United States is central. We grew up pledging allegiance to “one nation, under God” and boasting about our “Christian nation.” Since many areas of the world do not have the same religious freedom we...
by kandersen | Apr 24, 2023 | Christian Living
Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes...
by kandersen | Apr 17, 2023 | Christian Living
Are you sick of seeing articles online about the latest church scandals? Are you tired of seeing all the ways your own church falls short? Unfortunately, this disillusionment and burnout is becoming all too common. The church was meant to be such a beautiful...
by kandersen | Apr 6, 2023 | Christian Living
As you dye eggs or cook hams for your Easter celebration this week, there are also a variety of ways you can join with the global and historical church to remember Jesus’ last week before the resurrection. This week is filled with some of the most significant moments...
by kandersen | Mar 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
I recently attended a wedding and a birth within a few days of each other, and they made me think about the big life events we build our lives around. These milestones are the kinds of moments that we say we’ve been waiting for all our lives. Not only do we call them...
by kandersen | Mar 19, 2023 | Christian Living
Easter and Christmas are the two holidays that come around every year. In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it’s hard to set aside intentional time to remember the reason behind the festivities. Holy Week, the week leading up to Easter, presents a variety of...
by kandersen | Mar 11, 2023 | Christian Living
Easter is only a month away. Are you ready? Year after year, the holiday somehow sneaks up on me. Many of us may already have plans for the day itself, but have you spent time meditating on the meaning behind Easter? The Resurrection is the most significant event in...
by kandersen | Feb 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
Happy Birthday to me! As a little gift to you, I decided to write a collection of lessons I’ve learned before turning twenty-seven. I was stoked to make a few videos quoting Charlotte from Pride and Prejudice, saying, “I’m twenty-seven years old,...
by kandersen | Feb 13, 2023 | Christian Living
Last words have always held a special significance. When someone knows their days are numbered, they often cut through the noise of meaningless chatter and say the words of most importance. We often hear sermons referencing the last words of Jesus as He hung on the...
by kandersen | Feb 3, 2023 | Christian Living, Christian Thought Contributions
February has always struck me as profoundly romantic and entirely whimsical. Cynics and naysayers will brush off Valentine’s day as a commercialized day to keep Hallmark rich and disappoint daydreamers. Yet, my chronically single self has never seen love as confined...
