Written by: Laura Chambers (3/25/2017) Sometimes, it can be really hard to transition from one mode of thinking to another. For instance, if you just had an argument with somebody and are still mad, you might instinctively respond to the next person who tries to get your attention with an [...]
Written by: Laura Chambers (3/23/2017) Hillsong Young and Free ventures into the waters it seemed to float above, re-imagining the songs of Youth Revival as acoustic tracks. While some may dismiss their music as too party-go-lucky, they may change their mind after hearing these versions. The problem with some styles [...]
Written by: Laura Chambers (3/12/2017) The sound of the last shot echoes across the sky, fading into silence; the enemy, white flag in hand, is securely in custody, unable to harm you anymore. It’s a time for healing and restoration, new beginnings and a lasting peace. Joy and peace well [...]
Written by: Laura Chambers (3/14/2017) It’s a scenario that plays out over and over again; you turn on the weather report and hear the meteorologist predicting a major storm. So you push the curtains or blinds out of the way, expecting to see thick, dark clouds, driving rain, violent wind, [...]
Written by: Laura Chambers (3/2/2017) Where on Earth did we get the idea that success can only be measured in dollars and accolades? On Earth, of course. When all our attention is fixed on attaining status and possessions, we miss out on the real rewards of life. The blessings of [...]
Written by: Laura Chambers (2/20/2017) Resurrection is one of the central themes of the Christian faith. It’s what our belief in Christ as Lord and Savior is founded upon, His rising from the tomb and conquering death forever. Stories of ordinary people raised from their deathbeds and graves fill the pages [...]
Written by: Laura Chambers (3/3/2017) The Canadian duo of Josh McCabe and Matt Shaban, also known as Caves, come bearing warnings, sorrow, and a glimmer of optimism in their latest EP Cash. Taking on the mantle of an Old Testament prophet, “God’s Gonna Cut You Down”, featuring Andrew Hyatt, comes [...]
Written by: Laura Chambers (3/2/2017) There are some words that strike fear into the hearts of man as no other words can. “Gun” and “fire” come to mind; both words, when shouted, have the power to clear a crowded room in a matter of minutes. Yet for all the panic [...]
Written by: Laura Chambers (2/27/2017) Are you struggling to understand the season you’re traveling through? When every attempt to begin the life you desire ends in failure, you may be tempted to stop trying. You wonder if you heard God’s promises correctly, or if He heard your prayers at all. It [...]
Written by: Laura Chambers (3/1/2017) The world attempts to extinguish our flame for the Lord in many ways. The grueling ordeal of persecution in its various forms, the sharp blade of criticism, the slow erosion of doubt. Yet there is always a tiny spark remaining that awaits only a handful [...]
