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The Faith Shaped Heart: Why Spiritual Formation Matters
We are all being formed. Whether we realize it or not. Our habits shape us. Our relationships shape us. Our fears shape us. Our disappointments shape us. The stories we believe about ourselves shape us. Formation is not optional. The real question is: What is shaping your heart? That question sits at the center of this space. Because Christian faith was never meant to be merely about agreement with certain beliefs. It was always meant to be transformational. Jesus did not sim
Shawna Carpenter
6 days ago2 min read


Welcome: Why This Space Exists
Why does this space exist? Because faith was never meant to be merely informational. This is a place to encounter God through His Word, engage the Holy Spirit, and be shaped by truth that transforms everyday life.
Shawna Carpenter
7 days ago2 min read


4 More Ways to Hear God Speak through the Bible
A few months ago I wrote in my blog about 5 Ways to Hear God Speak through the Bible. The good news is that you’re not limited to only 5...
Shawna Carpenter
Jul 30, 20223 min read


5 Questions to Help You Defeat Powerlessness
One of the hardest things to do when we’re feeling overwhelmed, stressed, hopeless or depressed is see a way out of it. It’s easy to play...
Shawna Carpenter
Jun 23, 20224 min read


Art in Your Bible: 3 Ideas For Newbies and Artists Alike!
The very first words in the Word of God are “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth…” (Genesis 1:1, ESV). It seems only...
Shawna Carpenter
Jun 8, 20224 min read


3 Tips to Get Started Bible Journaling
As I promised last week, here are a few tips to get you started Bible journaling. These tips are more for the notetaker style of...
Shawna Carpenter
Jun 2, 20224 min read


Bible Journaling and How to Choose a Bible
I recently happened upon a whole community of people doing what I have been doing for years and didn’t know it. It is called “Bible...
Shawna Carpenter
May 25, 20224 min read


How to Put On the Armor of God
Study of Ephesians 6:14-18 In this study we will be looking at the whole book of Ephesians in order to understand what each piece of...
Shawna Carpenter
May 18, 20225 min read


Three Questions to Ask When You Need A Miracle
You are the God of miracles and wonders! You still demonstrate your awesome power.” (Psalm 77:14 TLB) The Merriam-Webster Dictionary...
Shawna Carpenter
May 11, 20223 min read


How to Reign in Life
This articles explores what the Bible says about how we live the Christian life to the fullest as we discover God’s Kingdom.
Shawna Carpenter
May 4, 20224 min read


5 Keys to Healing a Broken Heart
The things that break our hearts cut deep and sometimes we may feel that life will never be the same again. I would never want to...
Shawna Carpenter
Apr 26, 20225 min read


5 Ways to Hear God Speak Through the Bible
By Pastor Shawna Carpenter The Bible is not just a book to be read, it’s an invitation into an encounter with God. But how many times...
Shawna Carpenter
Apr 19, 20225 min read
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