How Do I Know If It’s God’s Will or Just What I Want? Is that job offer, relationship, or big move from God—or just your own desire? Discerning God’s timing and will can feel confusing, especially when your dreams are involved. In this post, we explore practical ways to listen for His voice, check your motives, and move forward with peace—even in the unknown.

In this blog, Debra Fileta challenges the harmful belief that depression is a sign of weakness or a lack of faith in Christians. Drawing from her own journey through the depths of depression, she confronts the myths that often surround mental illness in the church. What if struggling doesn’t mean you’re weak, but rather incredibly strong? What if faith and healing go hand in hand? As she unpacks these misconceptions, Fileta offers a powerful message of hope, reminding readers that God’s presence is never absent in their pain.

In this episode, Chris Grace explores the complexities of navigating identity and calling, especially in the context of work and relationships with guests Arianna Molloy and Tim Muehlhoff. They discuss how a calling is not just about individual fulfillment but deeply tied to our relationship with God and community. Their conversation touches on understanding work as a calling, avoiding burnout, setting boundaries, and finding rest in God. They provide practical insights and tips for anyone feeling overwhelmed by life's demands. Whether you're managing relationships with coworkers, family, or friends, this episode offers valuable advice to help you cultivate a sustainable work-life balance.

In this week's episode, Chris and Alisa Grace are joined by Biola colleagues and long-time friends Ken and Trudi Berding as they share their journey from being missionaries in the Middle East to housing and discipling multiple college students each year.

In this week's video, New Testament professor and scholar Dr. Matt Williams helps the CMR celebrate Thanksgiving by sharing the importance of the spiritual discipline of Thanksgiving, not just the holiday.

In the final video of this three-part series, Dr. Chris Grace explains the nature of those attacks and how you can fight back with supernatural help.

In part two of this two-part series, New Testament expert Dr. Jon Lunde joins Chris and Alisa Grace as they discuss why culture has drifted away from Scriptural values, and offer a Biblical alternative to the three most common (but not the best) options for sex in relationships today.

In part one of this week's two-part podcast, New Testament expert Dr. Jon Lunde joins Chris and Alisa Grace as they discuss why culture has drifted away from Scriptural values, and the three most common (but not the best) options for sex in relationships today.

When we experience problems, the first thing we should do is turn to our Heavenly Father and ask for help. God delights in helping us, yet we often only pray as our last resort.

In today's podcast Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace are joined by award winning author and speaker, Gary Thomas, to discuss spiritual temperaments for connecting with God. Listen to learn how understanding your temperament and the temperament of those you love can increase intimacy in all your relationships.