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LIVING SCRIPTURES is an ongoing series that explores how the Holy Spirit inspired the Scriptures within their original historical, cultural, and literary contexts and then invites Him to illuminate and apply these truths today.

1-MINUTER REFLECTIONS is an ongoing series featuring short, personal reflections that offer encouragement, perspective, and practical wisdom for cultivating life and relationships.


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We have several series of subjects we've discussed in our blog. These series include:

LESSONS FROM THE GARDEN In this series, Lacey reflects on everyday experiences in the garden — exploring how planting, pruning, cultivating, and simply paying attention can reveal meaningful lessons about our relationships with God, ourselves, and others.

RECOVERY In this series, Nathan reflects on his own recovery journey while comparing recovery and Christian cultures — exploring both to better understand and apply grace toward ourselves and others.

REFLECTIONS In this series, Nathan reflects on personal experiences, observations, and questions — exploring how the ordinary and unexpected moments of life can help us better understand our relationships with God, ourselves, and others.


Living Scripture: Do Christians Sin? November 11, 2026Living Scripture: Do Christians Sin?1 John 1.8–2.2; 2.29–3.10; John 3.16–21 Can someone genuinely belong to God and still fail? John's words about practicing truth, coming into the light, and Jesus as our advocate offer an encouraging perspective.

Recovery: Is Sobriety the Same as Freedom? November 9, 2026Nathan SteelRecovery: Is Sobriety the Same as Freedom?About 20 years ago, I experienced freedom that changed my life. But that didn't mean I never struggled or failed again. Israel's journey out of Egypt offers an interesting perspective on the difference between sobriety, freedom, and returning to bondage.

1-Minute Reflection: Can You Forgive Without Trusting Again? November 6, 2026Nathan Steel1-Minute Reflection: Can You Forgive Without Trusting Again?Forgiveness, reconciliation, and restoration are connected, but they're not the same. Understanding the difference can change how we approach broken trust and rebuilding relationships.

Living Scripture: Who/What Has Authority Over Me? November 4, 2026Living Scripture: Who/What Has Authority Over Me?1 Corinthians 6.12–20 Paul’s question pushes beyond whether something is good, bad, or permissible to something with far greater implications.

Recovery: Is Addiction Only an “Addict” Problem? November 2, 2026Nathan SteelRecovery: Is Addiction Only an “Addict” Problem?What if addiction isn’t only about obviously destructive behaviors — but the relationship we develop with the ordinary things in our lives?

1-Minute Reflection: Is Every Struggle a Spiritual Problem? October 30, 2026Nathan Steel1-Minute Reflection: Is Every Struggle a Spiritual Problem?Not every struggle has a simple explanation. Genuine discernment means looking beyond assumptions and considering the whole person before deciding what needs attention.

Living Scripture: How David Built the Hill Jesus Died On October 28, 2026Living Scripture: How David Built the Hill Jesus Died OnGenesis 3.14–15; 1 Samuel 17.1–54; Matthew 27.27-37; Romans 16.20 Goliath’s scales, bronze armor, severed head, and strange trip to Jerusalem reveal a biblical storyline that leads from the Garden to Jesus — and eventually to us.

Recovery: Once An Addict, Always An Addict October 26, 2026Nathan SteelRecovery: Once An Addict, Always An AddictFreedom doesn’t require pretending we’re no longer vulnerable — learning to hold both truths together can help us live more honestly in the freedom Jesus has given us.

1-Minute Reflection: Does Everyone Deserve a Voice in Your Life? October 23, 2026Nathan Steel1-Minute Reflection: Does Everyone Deserve a Voice in Your Life?Not every opinion deserves influence. Learning to distinguish meaningful guidance from confident opinions can change whose voices we allow to shape our lives.

Living Scripture: Jesus Confronts Peter with His Failure October 21, 2026Living Scripture: Jesus Confronts Peter with His FailureJohn 18.15–27; John 21.1–19; 1 Peter 5.6–11 The early morning, a charcoal fire, and three questions reveal how Jesus confronts Peter’s failure without using shame to restore him.