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Every Chapter, Analyzed: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe - Chapter 1
What can a rainy day and an old wardrobe teach us about following God? In the first entry of Every Chapter, Analyzed, Tyler Thomas explores Chapter 1 of C.S. Lewis's The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, showing how disappointment can open new doors and why trusting God sometimes means taking the risk to just open the door.
The Holy Spirit #3 - Who is the Holy Spirit? (Part 3)
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund unpacks Galatians 5:16-21, showing that walking with the Holy Spirit — not rule-keeping or willpower — is what actually reorders our desires. A candid, hope-filled look at temptation, relational conflict, and what it means to stay in step with God today.
The Holy Spirit #2 - Who is the Holy Spirit? (Part 2)
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund explores Ephesians 5:18–21, showing that being filled with the Holy Spirit isn't a one-time gas-tank fill-up but an ongoing, repeatable experience marked by spiritual encouragement, worship, gratitude, and deference. Learn what it looks like to raise your sail so God's Spirit can fill you again.
The Holy Spirit #1 - Who is the Holy Spirit? (Part 1)
Brady Randall opens Orchard Hill's new series on the Holy Spirit with John 14:16-18, showing the Spirit is a person, not a power, sent to help, convict, and shape believers into the likeness of Jesus. Discover what it means to truly experience God's presence in everyday life, not just know about it.
Are You Who You Want to Be?
Shawn Barrett wrestles with a question every Christian knows too well: why do we keep sinning even after finding grace? Drawing on Scripture, Augustine, and Switchfoot, he unpacks the tension of the "already and not yet" and offers four practical steps toward walking closer to Christ.
Can I Be Sure I’m Saved?
Many Christians wrestle with the question, can I be sure I’m saved? In Can I Be Sure I’m Saved?, R.C. Sproul offers biblical guidance and practical insight for gaining confidence in your salvation. In this post, Devin Kelly shares how this short but powerful read addresses common doubts, explores the heart of true faith, and reminds us that assurance is found in Christ alone.