God didn’t create you just to survive—He created you to flourish!
In this episode of 4:13, bestselling author and Bible teacher, Christine Caine, shares how you can thrive in every season of life—even the hardest ones—by grounding yourself in God’s unchanging truth. Drawing from the rich biblical imagery of the olive tree, Christine unpacks how pruning can be restorative, pressing can produce the good stuff, and abiding in Christ leads to resilient, evergreen faith.
Do you ever feel let down in your daily experience as a Christian, like your faith isn’t as satisfying as you had hoped? You’re not alone. Pastor and bestselling author Gary Thomas says this often comes from believing lies we don’t even realize we’ve embraced.
So today on the 4:13, Gary unpacks the subtle deceptions that quietly shape our expectations, steal our joy, and keep us from the abundant life God promises.
Our culture has come unhinged from so many timeless values that what was once considered normal and healthy for your home is now countercultural. Habits like eating a meal together, praying as a family, and living a slower-paced life are no longer the norm.
So, in this demanding and chaotic world, how do we foster peace, simplicity, and stability for our families?
Life. It seems to move so fast, doesn’t it? Our days are filled with noise, pressing deadlines, and ever-increasing demands. And with all that’s going on in the world, worry and fear easily become our constant companions.
So in the middle of all this chaos, is it even possible to experience peace in this world?
Well, take heart, my friend! Jesus offers peace because He is peace. And today’s guest, author and Bible teacher Melissa Spoelstra, reveals how it really is possible to slow down and linger with the living Word.
We are all looking for peace, right? When it comes down to it though, what keeps us from experiencing peace is either living in the past or living for the future. We bounce back and forth between obsessing over a past we can’t change and worrying about a future we can’t control. And the result? We miss what God has for us here and now.
Peace is not passive, my friend. Peace is a practice. When you take in all the grace available to you and let go of what is outside of your control, you’ll discover peace regardless of your circumstances. All it takes is practice!
Today, author and artist Morgan Harper Nichols invites you to become a peacemaker in your own life, starting right where you are. It’s time to let go of regret over the past, drop that fear of the future, and face life with the calm confidence God intended.
