The Holy Shift Blog
Thoughtful reflections, honest stories, and fresh perspectives on Jesus and the upside-down kingdom—inviting you into deeper love and life with Him.
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A RECOMMENDED RESOURCE: I've been sitting with silence a lot the last two years—learning to embrace it, to let it teach me, to serve as an invitation from God himself, waiting for us just beyond the noise of our lives. As we close out the Draw Near Dwell Well series, consider these resources as companions on your journey.
A "Messy Middle" Manifesto
BY KATE BOYD: We believe in boundaries, not boxes. We love the gospel and we stand for justice. We cling to God in faith but create space for doubts.
Family Feedback 2022
Thank you for being such a valuable part of The Holy Shift Family. Your dreams, ideas, and opinions matter to us and WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
WELCOME TO THE HOLY SHIFT SHOW
For those willing to be curious, dig deep, and be surprised by God, our podcast is your safe place to wrestle with the challenging and paradoxical tenets of the Christian faith.Host Christine Chandler Prater shares art, story, and humor that inspires and chats with community-builders and other fascinating folks that are shifting the perspective on Jesus, what he taught, and why it matters.Join us as we explore the upside-down kingdom of God as the right way forward for the world.
Living Gratefully & Buying Ethically
YOUR HOLY SHIFT HOLIDAY GUIDEIn this video, Lauren shares her tips for living gratefully amidst all the noise and commercialism of the holiday season and leveraging our purchasing power to help support people, causes, and communities.
The Ministry of Laughter
NEW VIDEO CONVERSATIONHumor is holy, too, and we can all use an extra heap of happy right now. So we asked one of our funniest friends, Jen Harp from Big Girl on a Mission, to join us in a little lighthearted Holy Shift conversation.
The Christian's Call to Humility
In this video, we discuss what humility is (and isn't) and explore Jesus' call for Christians to walk in both vertical and horizontal humility.