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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The Cross and Crown Kingdom

If you have ever wondered what in the world we are talking about when we reference “The Upside-Down Kingdom of God,” watch this video from BibleProject to discover how the cross and crown collide to create a very upside-down kingdom indeed.

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The Easter Sunday Resurrection

Easter Sunday is a day of holy celebration, an opportunity to reflect on humanity's need for redemption and rejoice in the provision of Jesus' resurrection. Watch this short video from BibleProject to gain a better understanding of the resurrection and the events surrounding it.

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The Good Friday Crucifixion

Good Friday is a day of holy grief, an opportunity to lament the depth of humanity's brokenness and mourn the brutality of Jesus' crucifixion. Watch this short video from BibleProject to gain a better understanding of the crucifixion and the events leading up to it.

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Wait

AN ADVENT POEM & REFLECTIONAdvent is a sacred space on our calendar; a welcome recline after a hard year and a simultaneous straining toward hope. I published a poem a few years ago about the agony & beauty of the in-between. You can read or listen to a short excerpt here.

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