Keep Calm and Trust in The Lord
When we are going through tough situations, sickness or struggles it’s wise to keep calm and trust in the Lord. Life is full of difficulty, mistakes and trouble. I’m sure you can relate. And while I wish I would have…
Chris Teien
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Biblical reflections and practical encouragement to help you grow in faith, face challenges, and apply God’s Word to everyday life.
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The Everlasting Meaning of Christmas: Why Jesus Came
Christmas means far more than a baby in a manger. Jesus came to save us from sin, give us eternal life, and bring us into a relationship with God. Discover how the Christmas story connects God’s promises, the cross, the resurrection, and Christ’s promised return.
Evangelism and The Engel Scale
Pastor Chris often shares that successful evangelism is helping someone move a step closer to crossing the line from eternal death to eternal life when they repent of their sin and place their faith in Jesus. He also mentions that…
Overcoming the Power of Fear: Finding Courage Through Faith in Christ
Fear can keep us from obeying God, taking the next step, and living with confidence. Discover four biblical ways to overcome the power of fear and find courage through faith in Christ, prayer, God’s Word, and remembering His faithfulness.
Remembering How God Moved Us
A WELL Life is full of Faith, Friends and Farewells A WELL Life is full of Faith, Friends and Farewells (2 Cor 13:11) Listen to “A WELL Life is full of Faith, Friends and Farewells” Pastor Chris’ last message as…
Why we all need to Abide
There are so many promises connected to this “abiding principle.” I will be fruitful if I abide. I will experience all of Christ if I abide. I will be more effective praying if I abide. IF I abide, THEN I will enjoy a productive and rewarding Christian life.
Judged a Lemon?
As I was sitting in the waiting area getting my tire repaired I picked up this book “Lemons: The World’s Worst Cars” and it had the stories and pictures of cars from the past that turned out to be not…
Listen to Five Things I know about People – John Maxwell
This is the best John C. Maxwell audio I have ever heard. It reveals what young John Maxwell was like as a pastor before he focused his energy on world-wide leadership training. I have repeatedly been blessed by what he…
Stop Striving and Start Abiding: Seven Secrets of the Vine
Stop trying to manufacture spiritual fruit through your own strength. In John 15, Jesus shows us a better way: remain connected to Him. Discover seven lessons from the vine about pruning, obedience, spiritual fruit, joy, and learning to abide in Christ instead of striving on your own.
Encouragement For Mothers who feel like a Failure
I want to share this article from a pastor’s wife that was posted on Mother’s Day a couple years ago. I know some moms who prayed for their kids and worked hard to raise them right and tried all they…
When You Regret What You’ve Done: How Jesus Restores Us
We all have things we wish we could undo, but regret does not have to define the rest of our lives. Peter denied Jesus three times, yet the risen Christ sought him out, restored him, and gave him meaningful work to do. His story shows us how to repent, receive grace, and keep following Jesus.
“Come Thou Fount” A Song of Hope in the Pain of Miscarriage
A Short Film by Run51 “Come Thou Fount”: A Song of Hope in the Pain of Miscarriage Miscarriage is a deeply painful and often private loss that touches many lives. In this powerful music video, the Run51 music group addresses…
Play this Song at my Funeral “When I’m Gone”
A Song of Hope Beyond This Life Living the Christian life means trusting in something greater than what we see. It means believing that this world is not our final home, and that death—though painful—is not the end for those…
How God Gave Hope and a New Life to an Addict (I am Second)
I have been driving around with a big “I AM SECOND.com” sign on the back window of my truck ever since my adult son died of an accidental drug overdose in 2016. When people ask me what is “I AM…
Share your God-given wisdom and life experiences with someone
Recently I shared how other people can encourage, inspire and speak wisdom from the Lord into your life just like the Apostle Paul did in the short visit he had with the Thessalonians before he was chased out of town.…