Revelation 6-8 takes us into the heart of a profound and often challenging aspect of the Bible. These chapters introduce us to the seven seals that contain divine judgment, and in doing so, they raise fundamental questions about God. In this episode, Whit and Casey explore how we endure in the face of suffering, God’s … Continue reading “Revelation: Suffering, Judgment, and the Call to Endure”
By Blake Zimmerman Warning: This blog is a deep dive and not for the faint of heart. We’re going to talk about Genesis, the beasts, Babylon, Frozen, and the new creation. Are you ready? Here we go. In the last post, we explored the nature of Revelation as the conclusion to the grand drama of the … Continue reading “The Lamb and the Dragon: Revelation’s Plot & Main Characters”
In this episode of Tell Me More, Whit and Casey talk about the spiritual dimension, how creativity connects us to God, and God’s will for humanity. Check it Out: Creativity Connects Us to God. Have you ever noticed how art bypasses logic and goes straight to our hearts? Art makes us ask, “What does it … Continue reading “Revelation & the Imagination of Scripture”
God has chosen to speak primarily to and through His Church. But are we listening? Revelation 2-3 contains messages and warnings from Jesus through the apostle John. When we understand the cultural context of these letters, we can more accurately understand what the Spirit was saying and heed the message ourselves. In this episode, Whit … Continue reading “The Sins of the Church”
By Blake Zimmerman I remember the first time I ever talked to a software developer about their day-to-day job. I remember it because I didn’t understand any of the words that came out of their mouth. Have you ever had an experience like that with someone? It typically happens when we talk to people … Continue reading “The Number One Key to Reading Revelation”
The Book of Revelation has fascinated and perplexed readers for centuries. Some people view it as a code to be cracked, others as a scary book to be avoided. But one thing remains clear: the church needs it. In this episode, Whit and Casey talk about how we should approach the book of Revelation and … Continue reading “How to Approach the Book of Revelation”
Whether you’ve got a lot or a little, money keeps a tight grip on our hearts. But when we shift our focus to God, we are willing to do whatever He asks. Trusting God with your resources is like putting a deposit in a heavenly place and allowing God to pay you back in His … Continue reading “How Does God Want Me to View Money?”
Scripture is meant to be experienced, but we can’t experience it (and run the risk of shallow spirituality) if we’re simply reading it and moving on. In this episode, Casey and Whit dive into Proverbs 3:5-6. They challenge our approach to Jesus, address the pitfalls of rigid thinking, and reveal the importance of acknowledging God’s presence in … Continue reading “Approaching Scripture and Leaning on Divine Understanding”
In Season 7 of Life in Motion, Jamie and Heather talked about everything from growing up, parenting, and learning to trust God, to lessons they’ve learned from current movies and how they feel about Taylor Swift. It was an incredible season and you can find all of the episodes below: Episode 1: Can You Handle … Continue reading “Life in Motion Season 7”
There’s a tension when it comes to justice that we have to wrestle with: the tension of compassion and judgment, but also the tension of the individual and the community. Life isn’t black and white, and the Proverbs make this clear. So, in a complicated and broken world, how can we become people of justice? … Continue reading “Pursuing Justice With Wisdom and Compassion”
