Sharing Life, Leadership and Well Faith
Biblical reflections and practical encouragement to help you grow in faith, face challenges, and apply God’s Word to everyday life.
When I first launched this site over 14 years ago, it was a place to share thoughts, links, and whatever seemed helpful at the time. A lot has changed since then—both online and in ministry. With new technologies, updated WordPress…
Follow the “Well Faith with Chris Teien” Message Podcast where Pastor Chris and guests share practical, Bible-based messages to equip and encourage people of all ages to connect to Christ the Rock and experience WELL Faith—Worshiping, Encouraging, Learning, and Loving.…
What if your faith could feel more exciting, more alive, more purposeful? Have you ever looked around and thought, “I know a lot about the Bible… I’ve been a Christian for years… but something feels like it’s missing”? You’re not…
Have you ever seen a tumbleweed roll across the road in front of your car? They look like dry, scraggly balls of brush just tumbling aimlessly, but there’s something surprisingly intentional about them: tumbleweeds spread seeds as they go. As…
Should We Still Say “Ask Jesus Into Your Heart”? A Fresh Look at a Familiar Phrase Have you ever heard the phrase, “Ask Jesus into your heart”? Maybe you even prayed that prayer at a young age. For many, it…
Trusting God sounds easy—until you actually have to do it. We’ve all been there. Saying, “I trust God,” is simple, but proving it by our actions, choices, and decisions is an entirely different story. I recently reflected on this during…
What kind of life do you want to live? It’s a question we don’t ask often enough—but one we must. At the end of our lives, will we look back with joy and satisfaction, knowing we lived on purpose, or…
At the beginning of March, I attended the Converge Biennial Meeting, where the keynote speaker was Karl Vaters, a well-known advocate for the value of small churches—congregations with fewer than 250 people. His book, Small Church Essentials, challenges the traditional notion that…
Standing Firm in Biblical Truth: Lessons from the Book of Jude. In a world where truth seems to shift with every passing trend, how can we remain steadfast in our faith? The Book of Jude offers timeless wisdom on defending…
Passing Faith to the Next Generation: Love in Action By Pastor Chris Teien | Rockwell Church From the moment we first hear about Jesus, our faith journey begins. But how did we come to know Him? Who invested in us,…
This Super Bowl Sunday message from back in the day is still relevant today. It was recorded in my basement with a cell phone camera and a green screen sheet on the wall back when we were forced to have…
Have you ever felt like love was something you had to earn? Maybe you’ve wondered if you were lovable enough, good enough, or worthy enough for someone to truly care about you. In a world where love is often conditional,…
In Romans 1:7, the apostle Paul writes, “To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be his holy people: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ.” Grace and…
When was the last time you felt truly loved? Not just appreciated, but deeply loved—without conditions, without performance, just as you are? In John 15:12 (NIV), Jesus commands, “My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.”…
What happens when you try to do everything on your own? Maybe you push through, trying to be patient, kind, and loving, but you find yourself running out of energy. Loving people—especially difficult people—can feel like an impossible task. But…