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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HOLIDAY PLAYLISTA collection of traditional favorites and fun new finds that will inspire joy & worship this Christmas!
Living Gratefully & Buying Ethically
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.
The Ministry of Laughter
NEW VIDEO CONVERSATIONHumor is holy, too, and we can all use an extra heap of happy right now. So we asked one of our funniest friends, Jen Harp from Big Girl on a Mission, to join us in a little lighthearted Holy Shift conversation.
Spirit & Dust
A VERY VIBEY PLAYLISTCollection of reflective, moody tunes-- from overtly Christian and generally vibey artists --perfect for shorter days and cooler weather.
Happy are the Humble
Why humility isn't what you think and is more necessary than you think.
The Christian's Call to Humility
In this video, we discuss what humility is (and isn't) and explore Jesus' call for Christians to walk in both vertical and horizontal humility.
Humility is Ruining My Life
I am on my second read through Humility; The Journey Toward Holiness, and ugh. It is positively ruining my life. In a good way, though.
The Official Color of Joy
Yellow seems less like a color and more like a feeling or a flavor, more like a promise or a prayer, more like the official color of joy.
Your Home Away from Home
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Imagine traveling across the globe to pursue a quality education. Your friends and family are far away and in addition to the strain of your studies, you are having to adjust to your new life in an entirely different country and culture. The transition has been tough and has left you with very little support or friendship. What if there was a welcoming community of both American and other international students that you could connect with to help you ease your transition? That would be pretty life-changing, wouldn't it?
Holier Than Thou
WHAT WE'RE READING: Is the reason we struggle to trust God because we misunderstand His holiness? Jackie Hill Perry thinks so. We're sharing our thoughts on God's holiness and Jackie's recently released book, Holier than Thou.
Jesus Outside the Lines
If you have ever felt judged, stifled, labeled, or misunderstood in the Christian community, this book is for you. Likewise, if you are tired of the graceless us/them mentality of current culture and are curious about building a more complex understanding of who Jesus is and what it looks like to love your neighbor, this book is for you.