by Church @ 434 | Jun 14, 2025 | A Walk Through the Carpenter Shop
Are you one of the 66% of parents who feel isolated and burnt out? You’re not alone. Even Mary and Joseph faced the daunting task of raising Jesus without a divine instruction manual. In this visit to The Carpenter Shop, we explore the profound wisdom of Ephesians 6:4—”Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger”—and discover how to shift from parenting in our own strength to allowing Christ to parent through us. Learn how to transform your relationships, see your loved ones as gifts, and find joy in the demanding, beautiful work of building a family.
#ParentalBurnout #ChristianParenting #FaithAndFamily #SpiritualGrowth #ParentingAdvice #BeyondBurnout #HolySpirit
by Church @ 434 | Jun 9, 2025 | A Walk Through the Carpenter Shop
Do you ever feel like you’re working hard at your faith but not getting anywhere? You try to be more compassionate, more patient, more forgiving… but your old “default settings” keep taking over. In this message from The Carpenter’s Shop, we explore a profound truth from Colossians 3: You can’t achieve spiritual growth through sheer effort.
Discover how true transformation happens when we stop trying to do all the work ourselves and learn to let God do the heavy lifting. It’s a journey filled with laughter and tears, but it leads us to become the people we were created to be.
#SpiritualGrowth #LetGoAndLetGod #Devotional #StopTrying #GodsGrace #ChristianEncouragement
by Church @ 434 | Jun 2, 2025 | A Walk Through the Carpenter Shop
Does the word “submission” make you uncomfortable? In a world that resists authority, Ephesians 5 offers a revolutionary perspective. Join us in the Carpenter Shop as we explore how being “filled with the Spirit” is deeply connected to a misunderstood, yet godly, quality: submission. Discover how Christ modeled it, how it applies to all believers (and specifically in marriage as a two-way street), and why embracing submission from God’s viewpoint is key to living the abundant life He designed for you. Don’t be afraid to submit – watch how your life changes!
#BiblicalSubmission #SpiritFilled #HolySpirit #DeeperFaith #SpiritualGrowth #Marriage #YieldToGod
by Church @ 434 | May 26, 2025 | A Walk Through the Carpenter Shop
Join Jeff Dixon in The Carpenter Shop as we explore how to move from spiritual dryness to a vibrant, flowing faith. Drawing from Psalm 87:7 (“All my springs are in you”), we uncover the profound truth that our deepest source of life, joy, and character—our “springs”—are found in God. Learn how the Holy Spirit can become a river flowing within, developing love, joy, peace, and the full character of Christ in you. If you’re ready to become the best version of yourself, it’s time to let God work.
#SpiritualTransformation #OvercomingDryness #FaithInGod #HolySpiritFilled #BecomeYourBestSelf #FruitsOfTheSpirit #GodsLove
by Church @ 434 | May 20, 2025 | A Walk Through the Carpenter Shop
Ever feel like a toddler, boldly stepping into the unknown but needing that reassuring glance back? At The Carpenter Shop, we explore Deuteronomy 31:6 (“He will not leave you nor forsake you”) through this powerful image. Discover how, like a child seeking a parent, we can find unwavering assurance of God’s presence in His Word, even when we can’t see Him. You are never alone.
#GodsPresence #NeverAlone #FaithJourney #ChristianEncouragement #AreYouStillWithMe #TrustGod
by Church @ 434 | May 12, 2025 | A Walk Through the Carpenter Shop
Life isn’t random. From The Carpenter Shop, discover the profound truth of Romans 8:28-29: every event in a believer’s life is divinely orchestrated to fulfill God’s ultimate purpose – conforming us to the image of Christ. Echoing the wisdom of the Westminster Catechism, learn how to embrace this shaping process and find enduring peace, even in the fire.
#ForgedByGod #ImageOfChrist #SpiritualRefinement #FaithUnderPressure #GodsSovereignty #GrowInChrist
