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Beyond Words: Cultivating Faith Rooted in Relationship

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Calling on Your Faith Today, I want to talk about something that's been on my heart for a while now – a teaching that's been around for a while but can sometimes cause confusion: "calling those things that be not as though they were."  Seeking Clarity and Avoiding Misunderstandings As many of you know, I love diving deep into scripture and ensuring we grasp its true meaning. This concept can get misinterpreted, and I want to offer some insights from my own journey to help us navigate it together.  Faith Rooted in Relationship Listen, there's no doubt that faith is powerful. But here's something I believe strongly: true faith isn't just about saying the right words. It's about a deep, personal connection with God. We can't just throw out phrases "in Jesus' name" and expect things to happen. Genuine faith comes from a place of understanding and a two-way conversation with God through prayer.  Understanding Scripture in Context Sometimes...

Overworked and Underwhelmed? Maybe It's Time to Be Still With God

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  The Hidden Idolatry of Busyness—and God’s Invitation to Rest Do you ever feel like you're constantly playing catch-up? I know I have. More times than I care to count, I've found myself running on empty — chasing the next post, the next idea, the next tool that's finally going to get me organized, all while the to-do list only grows longer the harder I work it. I remember one season in particular. I was pouring myself into content for Conrad Rocks — writing, editing, lining up articles, cleaning up old links, tinkering with one more app that promised to make it all run smoother. On top of that I was answering skeptics and atheists online, trading verse for verse, determined to make the case. All good things. But somewhere in the middle of all that output, my own prayer life had shrunk down to quick drive-by conversations with God: "Lord, get me through this. Bless this. Help me not lose my patience." I was working for Him, sure — but I wasn't with Him. Th...