Sharing Life, Leadership and Well Faith
Past mistakes, failures, and sins have a way of lingering in our minds. Even after receiving God’s forgiveness, many believers continue to carry guilt, shame, and regret from things that happened years ago. Those burdens can keep us from moving…
Psalm 71 has been one of my favorite passages over the years in ministry because it keeps bringing me back to what really matters. I am called to keep telling what God has done. As long as He gives me…
A personal relationship with Jesus is far more than keeping a list of rules or trying to stay on track spiritually. It is not about checking boxes or going through motions. It is something living and active that shapes your…
I have been doing a Winter Olympics themed message series this month, and not just because the games are coming up. The idea of training fits the Christian life really well. Long before anyone competes, there is preparation, correction, discipline,…
It was a good year for the “Well Faith with Chris Teien” sermon audio podcast. The 2025 Buzzsprout Recap Report shows over 14,000 downloads from all over the world (127 Countries) including nearby with 1,225 from Virginia, MN and 717…
Christmas means so much more than a baby in a manger. Links to Watch and Listen to the Message at the Bottom of the Post It means more than decorations, gifts, family gatherings, good food, and familiar traditions. All of…
Live Well: Worship, Evangelize, Learn, and Love. A Call to Live Fully for Jesus Have you ever found yourself wondering, “Am I doing enough with my life?” Maybe it hits you during a walk, on your way into work, or…
How to Make Full-Color Posters for Ministry Events (Updated 2025) I often get asked, “How did you do that?” from people at church and pastor friends when they see the posters we make for events and sermon series. So I…
Updated August 22, 2026, for current versions of Adobe Acrobat and Windows 11. If you open a folder of PDF files and only see generic Adobe icons instead of page-preview thumbnails, you’re not alone. This was a common frustration on…