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.
sort posts by: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.
The Heartbreak and Liberation of Starting Over
ARTICLE BY KAT ARMSTRONG: The cost of obedience you can’t post on socials, the pain in the offering only a few will be privy to. You might feel lonely as you process the upheaval. After all, you likely love what you are leaving. Take heart.
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.
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.
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!