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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Conversation Christine Crawford Conversation Christine Crawford

Are We Missing the Invitation?

ARTICLE BY CHRISTINE CRAWFORD: We seek more than a faith that knows about God, does for God, or strives to meet expectations we imagine come from God. That kind of faith leaves us feeling disconnected, disillusioned, and like something might be missing. That's because it is. We've been missing the invitation.

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Known in the Unknown

ARTICLE BY KELLEY MATHEWS: 2024 brought a steady stream of changes that felt more like the waves we encountered on the Oregon beach this summer—wild, rough, anticipated yet often unpredictable, and beautiful.

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Heading toward Wholeness

ARTICLE BY CHRISTINE CRAWFORD: In his kindness, God has drawn near to me in my suffering and taught me what it means to draw near to—and dwell well—with him. As I've done so, I have learned much about his mercy, my identity, and the veritable definition of love.

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A Fun Quiz and a Personal Invitation

What if who Jesus is and what he wants for & from you is altogether upside-down from what you’re thinking? And what if upside-down is the right way forward? We've developed a quiz to help you discover if you hold any views of God or others that could use a HOLY SHIFT! 

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