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April 3, 2026 in Biblical Teachings, Holy Week, Seasonal Reflections

Good Friday: Why Did Jesus Have to Die?

As we near the end of Holy Week, today is Good Friday. Which brings to mind the question: Why did Jesus have to die? This topic can feel heavy for so many of us. Jesus was innocent. So how does it make sense that to save the world, he would have to die for it?…
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Lean Into Love Uncategorized

Lean Into Love

It is the season of Love. There are gifts, candies, hearts, movies, and an obligation to lean into love. But love does not live in the month of February. Love is the point of everything. It’s not just a feeling it is the primary mode of being. Jesus talks about the “greatest commandments” are to…
Tim Williams
February 21, 2025
How Surrender Becomes Peace Uncategorized

How Surrender Becomes Peace

Still Talking about Steps? YEP! This is the third Blog preparing for the release of John Ortberg’s new book, Steps, launching February 4th. Let’s talk about the practical wisdom of the Serenity Prayer and how it can teach us to focus on what is truly important. Serenity and Surrender Serenity is not a floaty, airy, untouchable…
Tim Williams
February 16, 2025
Lean Into Love Uncategorized

Lean Into Love

It is the season of Love. There are gifts, candies, hearts, movies, and an obligation to lean into love. But love does not live in the month of February. Love is the point of everything. It’s not just a feeling it is the primary mode of being. Jesus talks about the “greatest commandments” are to…
Tim Williams
February 14, 2025
What I Learned from Steps Uncategorized

What I Learned from Steps

Hi everyone! My name is Brandon, and I have the privilege of working behind the scenes with the Become New team. I get to think about, organize, and often write the Blogs. Today, I want to get personal and talk about John’s new book Steps. I was given an advanced copy of the book, and…
Tim Williams
February 7, 2025