BY JAN JOHNSON: Simplicity is often misunderstood. As a discipline of abstinence, it does involve setting aside certain things, but it’s much more about making space for God in your life and living in the beauty of that space.

ARTICLE BY CHRISTINE CRAWFORD: Caring for our souls and stewarding our humanity aren't just good ideas; they're biblical mandates. It’s part of our divine assignment and God's invitation to nurture our lives and loves for our good and his glory.

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.

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.

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.

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.

ARTICLE BY KARA ANGUS: God grants authority to humans through a blessing and a commission. There is a theme of mutuality, work and specific purpose granted to both. Being made in the image of God, imago Dei, is a call to action with value and purpose built into our very DNA.

ARTICLE BY KELLEY MATHEWS: Jesus valued women as disciples. He created a new kind of family who joined together in harmony and moral purity, a family of sacred siblings.

Here's what coping with my crazy little weenie dog's trauma is teaching me about healing from mine +PLUS+ some of the resources I am finding helpful in my journey!

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.

REFLECTION BY SARAH E. WESTFALL: In sixth grade, I punched a boy, and I think it surprised me most.

No one has had a more profoundly shifted my understanding of Jesus's teaching than Jesus himself, of course. But N.T. Wright runs a close second.

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.

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.

ARTICLE BY JUDY DOUGLASS: Our God loves mercy. May we live in this truth: “Mercy triumphs over judgment.” (James 2:13)

ARTICLE BY DR. SANDRA GLAHN: If you're struggling to find the perfect words to comfort someone in their grief, it's because there aren't any. Here's how to comfort those who are hurting.

ARTICLE BY DR. SANDRA GLAHN: How to think and talk about adoption in alignment with the values of Christ’s upside-down kingdom.

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.

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! 

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.