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Christian Singleness: Reflecting Christ Through All of Life’s Seasons
Shawn Barrett spent his twenties longing for a wife and wondering why God seemed to withhold one, so is singleness just a season to wait out? Walking through 1 Corinthians 7, he shows why singleness and marriage are both holy callings, each a unique way to reflect Christ to a world that needs him.
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.
Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread: An Encouragement to Read your Bible Everyday
Shawn Barrett gets honest about the struggle to read the Bible consistently — and offers practical steps to help you finally build a daily habit in God's Word. If you've wanted to make Scripture a regular part of your life but don't know where to start, this post is for you.
The Yoke of Christ: From Bondage to Bonding
In a world obsessed with what's next, Shawn Barrett asks why we've lost touch with an ancient farming tool that unlocks one of Jesus' most beloved invitations. Discover what a yoke really meant to its original audience—and why Jesus offering his own might be the most liberating exchange you'll ever make.