The Wholehearted Blog
We are taking a break from our regular posting. In the meantime, we hope our extensive archive of blog posts will be an encouragement to you!
New Year, Same Need
The Worthiness of Christ in Every Season By: Ann Swindell By the time January rolls around, I’m looking forward to a new page in the calendar and a fresh start...
Quiet Time Recovery
Restoring Our Rhythms Post-Christmas By: Jordan Sparnroft I leave my Christmas decorations up as long as possible. My Christmas tree is first to come down but if I can justify...
The Tradition of Christmas Caroling and Why It Matters
Spreading Joy One Door at a Time By Grace McCready A Pew Research Center study that was published in 2013 reveals that nearly 80% of Americans put up Christmas trees...
Rediscovering the Gift of Christmas
Imagining a reality without Christ By: Jordan Sparnroft I have been walking through a season of spiritual dryness, apathy, and confusion for the past year. I’ve been self-centered, having a...
Shining the Light of Christ this Christmas
2 Ways to Make the Most of Your Time with Your Non-Christian Family Members and Friends By Grace McCready According to the Pew Research Center, almost 90% of Americans spend...
Mercy is Patient
Using the reality of your sin to drive you to Jesus. By: Jordan Sparnroft Recently, my sin has been my inspiration for my quiet time. I recently went on a 10-day...
Prayer as Love
Intercessory Prayer and the Community of God By: Nicole Schrader Prayer. As a kid, I stared up at the ceiling above my bed and talked to God. I had no...
When Thanksgiving is Difficult
Jesus wept with Mary and Martha at the death of their brother Lazarus. Even though He knew He was going to raise the dead man to life in just a...
A Better Response to Suffering
If you’re anything like me, the devastating headlines over the last few years can become overwhelming. It seems like every week we hear of another earthquake, war, or politician who...
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