Oct 5, 2026
Friendship, Hospitality, and Making Room for the Lonely
This is Week 40 in the Grace in Everyday Relationships Series. The foyer was full, the coffee was hot, and the conversations were loud. But…
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The Pastor’s Heart
Articles from Pastor Chris Carter on grace in everyday life.
Sep 28, 2026
When to Stay, When to Leave: Job Transitions and Relationships
This is Week 39 in the Grace in Everyday Relationships Series. Some of the hardest drives home are not after the busiest days, but after…
Sep 21, 2026
Dating and Engagement with Wisdom and Sobriety
This is Week 38 in the Grace in Everyday Relationships Series. For many Christians, dating and engagement can feel like stumbling through fog with a…
Sep 14, 2026
Navigating Family Conflict as a Peacemaker
This is Week 37 in the Grace in Everyday Relationships Series. Most families have their “usual” conflicts on replay. A familiar comment gets tossed…
Sep 7, 2026
Handling Hurt and Betrayal Among Friends
This is Week 36 in the Grace in Everyday Relationships Series. Some of the deepest shocks in life come not from enemies, but from friends.…
Aug 31, 2026
Trust, Credibility, and Long Obedience at Work
This is Week 35 in the Grace in Everyday Relationship Series. In every workplace there are names that make people relax, and names that make…
Aug 24, 2026
Money, Decisions, and Shared Goals in Marriage
This is Week 34 in the Grace in Everyday Relationships Series. Many of the biggest arguments in marriage happen over some very small receipts. A…
Aug 17, 2026
Grief, Loss, and Suffering in the Family Circle
This is Week 33 in the Grace in Everyday Relationships Series. The empty chair at the table has a way of speaking, even when no…
Aug 10, 2026
Deepening Spiritual Friendship Through Prayer and Scripture
This is Week 32 in the Grace in Everyday Relationships Series. Two Christian friends can talk every week—about work, kids, sports, and schedules—and…