The Awaken 514 Blog
The Awaken 514 blog exists to help you follow Jesus more faithfully in everyday life.
While our Sunday gatherings anchor us in God’s Word together, we know that faith doesn’t stop when the sermon ends. Life brings questions, tensions, and moments that don’t always fit neatly into a series or a scheduled message, but they still matter.
Here you’ll find thoughtful reflections, biblical insight, and practical encouragement to help you grow, whether you’re navigating a hard decision, wrestling with doubt, or simply curious about a topic that hasn’t come up on a Sunday.
Our hope is that this space becomes a resource for spiritual growth and a companion on your journey with Christ.
Have a question you’ve been sitting with? Submit it here. While we may not be able to respond to every one, we’ll do our best to speak into the questions that shape our lives and our faith.
Let’s keep learning, growing, and following Jesus, together.
Recent Blogs
Grandma Has Angel Wings (And Why That Story Keeps Us Grieving Instead of Healing)
June 11th, 2025
We like to say our loved ones become angels when they die. It’s poetic, even comforting, but it’s not true.
Surprisingly, this idea might be keeping us trapped in grief. There’s better news, one that actually helps us heal....
Child Dedications on Father’s Day: Fathers, It Starts with You
June 3rd, 2025
“The most masculine words a man can speak at home aren’t commands, they’re confessions. ‘I was wrong. That wasn’t Christlike. Will you forgive me?’ That kind of man shapes a home. That kind of man raises daughters who know their worth and sons who know what strength really looks like.”
This Father’s Day, we’re subverting expectations, not just honoring dads, but calling them to lead.
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Freedom Worth Dying For
May 26th, 2025
“The moment someone dies for your freedom, you are no longer free to live as if their sacrifice meant nothing.”...
The Pope and the Gospel: Why I left Rome for the Cross
May 9th, 2025
...my departure came as a result of a growing hunger for the Word of God. As I began reading the Scriptures for myself, I encountered doctrinal differences that I could no longer ignore. These differences weren’t about preference or tradition, but they struck at the core of the gospel itself....
A Pastor Walked into a Bar: Alcohol and the Life of a Disciple
April 30th, 2025
When it comes to alcohol, Christians often find themselves caught between two extremes. Some treat it as inherently sinful. Others embrace it without much thought. But we need to look honestly at the Scriptures, and consider the full picture of what’s taught....
A Holy Insecurity
April 30th, 2025
The believer’s confidence does not come from a moment of decision but from a lifetime of God’s sustaining grace. This is the rightful tension. Confidence in Christ, yet a reverent humility that never assumes salvation lightly....