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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REFLECTION BY JENNIFER CAMP: It might be time to let go. It might be time to empty your hands. It might be time to stop grasping.
A Poem for the Weary Soul
BY CHRYSTIE COLE: My soul is a well-worn wood floor that’s known ten thousand heavy footfalls. Creaking and cracking and popping under the weight of it all.
Like Trees in Winter
ART BY SOFIA RECTOR: The eye of the Lord is on those who wait upon his love. Psalm 33:18
Underground Work
ART + REFLECTION BY SOFIA RECTOR: When an acorn falls, when a seed is planted, all I see is a drift of dirt. But so much is happening underground to bring life out of that dark place of brokenness.
How Guilt and Shame Can Bring Us Closer to God
Article by Scott Sauls: The transfer of grace is not only something that happens between God and people, but also between people and people. It’s a community affair, not a private affair.
Why Boundaries ARE Grace
BY DR. HENRY CLOUD OF BOUNDARIES.ME: Many Christians misunderstand grace, even those who are helping people grow. Usually people think that grace means forgiveness or the absence of condemnation. And the God of grace is the one who forgives. But while forgiveness is an expression of the grace of God, grace is much bigger than just forgiveness.
Immersed in His Mercy
ARTICLE BY JUDY DOUGLASS: Our God loves mercy. May we live in this truth: “Mercy triumphs over judgment.” (James 2:13)