Are You A Contender?
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A Christian lifestyle blog featuring faith-based commentary, devotionals, news and culture from the Golden State
Trina Bannister
- Oct 5, 2022
- 7 min
Under The Influence
In the state of California, it is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol level over .08%. 0.08% is equivalent to drinking 2-3 beers...
Brian Mockabee
- Jan 7, 2022
- 6 min
Is God Calling You to Leave (or Move to) California?
Isaiah 30:1-2 “Woe to the rebellious children,” says the Lord, “Who take counsel, but not of Me, And who devise plans, but not of My...
Brian Mockabee
- Jan 6, 2022
- 6 min
How to Get Back on Track with God in 2022
How did I get here? Why do I feel so distant to God when I used to feel so close in the past? The past two years of the pandemic have...
Trina Bannister
- Jan 5, 2022
- 5 min
Change Your Thinking!
Reasoning is the power of the mind to think, understand, and form judgements by the process of logic. God created us as intelligent...
Trina Bannister
- Jan 4, 2022
- 5 min
“Trusting God” For Your 2022 New Year’s Resolution?
How About..."Trusting God" For Your 2022 New Year's Resolution?
Brian Mockabee
- Jul 28, 2020
- 7 min
In Memory of Comic Con 2020
It would have been my third time this year to score tickets to Comic Con...but Corona :(
Brian Mockabee
- May 17, 2020
- 6 min
Happy 4th Anniversary California!
May 16th commemorates my 4th year living in California. Man, it has gone by so fast. The entire move started with a phone call.
Brian Mockabee
- May 17, 2020
- 6 min
My Thoughts on Church Shopping
My thoughts on church shopping and what to look for
Brian Mockabee
- May 17, 2020
- 3 min
Reflections: Day 7 - Reflecting over the Horizon
A devotional series for reflecting during COVID-19 and this unprecedented time.
Brian Mockabee
- May 17, 2020
- 4 min
Reflections: Day 6 - Reflecting on the Present
A devotional series for reflecting during COVID-19 and this unprecedented time.
Brian Mockabee
- May 17, 2020
- 4 min
Reflections: Day 5 - Reflecting on Our Testimonies
A devotional series for reflecting during COVID-19 and this unprecedented time.
Brian Mockabee
- May 17, 2020
- 4 min
Hiking: The Unofficial Passtime of the Californian
Unpopular opinion: hiking is overrated.
Brian Mockabee
- May 17, 2020
- 3 min
Culture Shock: A Midwestern Boy Comes to California
For those considering moving to California, know that there will be a culture shock.
Brian Mockabee
- May 17, 2020
- 5 min
California pastors petition to open May 31st. Is it right to open now?
California pastors petition to open May 31st. Is it right to open now?
Brian Mockabee
- May 17, 2020
- 6 min
Reflections: Day 1 - A Season of Reflection in a Time of Uncertainty
A devotional series for reflecting during COVID-19 and this unprecedented time.
Brian Mockabee
- May 3, 2020
- 4 min
Reflections: Day 2 - Be Still and Know that I am God
A devotional series for reflecting during COVID-19 and this unprecedented time.
Brian Mockabee
- May 3, 2020
- 4 min
Reflections: Day 3 - When Not to Reflect Back
A devotional series for reflecting during COVID-19 and this unprecedented time.
Brian Mockabee
- May 3, 2020
- 5 min
Reflections: Day 4 - Our Reflection in His Eyes
A devotional series for reflecting during COVID-19 and this unprecedented time.
Brian Mockabee
- May 3, 2020
- 3 min
My Thoughts on The Broad: A Contemporary Art Museum in the Heart of L.A.
I love art. I love museums I would not consider myself an intellectual, I don’t feel I’m well read enough for that but I love learning...
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