Haven Today

Will your anchor hold in life’s greatest storms? Out on the water, you’re at the mercy of forces far greater than yourself, which is why we become most aware of our need in those moments.

Following Jesus leads to joy, but those who follow Him will also suffer various kinds of grief. However, God’s Word promises that our future joy will be far greater.

Christians grieve differently. Is that too bold of a statement? All people grieve, no matter what they believe. But when someone dies in Christ, God’s Word offers hope that makes all the difference.

Grief is common to all humanity, and yet unique for every person. The world offers little hope, but Christians can grieve differently.

Living for Christ is like running a race; the Bible is clear on that. But it’s a different sort of race. It’s not about beating the competition but winning the prize. It’s a race we run by faith.

Where are you now? That’s helpful to know, but it’s only meaningful if you know where you’ve been and where you’re going. We’re not talking about a road trip, but the Christian life.

Gold implies prestige and success, but an Olympic gold medal means even more. For some athletes, it validates their career and identity, but not for Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone.

What’s the basis of a strong Christian testimony? It’s not how impressive the person is, but how impressed they are with Jesus.

Elite athletes can do amazing things and are often put on a pedestal. Yet, they are people too—sinners in need of a Savior.

Stories of victory are what most people want to hear from the Olympics. Yet sometimes it’s the stories of loss that we can relate to more.

When the nations gather in the Bible, it’s often to oppose what God is doing. At the Olympics, nations gather to compete.

People called him the Flying Scotsman. Eric Liddell won gold 100 years ago this month, but his greatest challenges were yet to come.

As the Olympic Games begin, one can't help but remember the man from Scotland who ran a hundred years ago. Chariots of Fire gave him a legacy, but Eric Liddell ran for God's glory.

Every nation, tribe, and tongue, gathered together as one people. No, it’s not the Olympics. It’s the finish line of the Great Commission. Sometimes we get a foretaste of what’s to come.

Peace is more than the absence of conflict. It’s bigger, it’s better, and it’s a gift from God to all who belong to Christ. In God’s Word, there are three specific ways Jesus gives us peace.

The Great Commission—those final words of Jesus before His ascension—have fueled the mission of the church for centuries. But what does that look like today? And how does it impact each of us?

With the Great Commission, Jesus commanded His followers to live on mission and reach the world with the Gospel. Not only did He promise to go with us, He’s even gone ahead of us.

They were cannibals and headhunters. In their culture, treachery was idealized, they lived in fear, and had never heard the name of Jesus. Not until two missionaries came with a small baby, and made their home among them.

Fear of God and fear of man are two sides of a tug-of-war battle in the heart of every Christian. This struggle will last a lifetime, but not without progress and never without hope.

The Apostle Peter did mighty things in God’s kingdom. But he often struggled with the fear of man just like so many of us do today, but that wasn’t the end of his story.

“Fear of man” is a phrase Christians use to describe our tendency to be intimidated and controlled by others' viewpoints. When that happens, people become big and God becomes small in our eyes.

We want the applause of people, and we fear their rejection. In both cases, other people have become big in our eyes while God has become small. How can we flip that around?

How big is God? It’s more than just a Sunday School question for kids; grown-ups need to answer it as well. How big is God in your life?

Is shame a useful tool for good or a cruel burden preventing people from flourishing as God intends? The surprising answer is yes and yes. God’s Word sheds light on both.

What does shame whisper to you? As long as we draw breath in this fallen world, those whispers will nudge us into the shadows, but there is a greater voice speaking words of hope and restoration.

Fully known and fully loved. That’s the promise we have in Christ. The problem is, we often struggle to believe it’s really true.

“You should be ashamed of yourself!” How often have you heard those words… from others or from your own lips? Shame is everywhere; it sticks like super glue, and there is only one solvent.

What’s the difference between shame and guilt? And of the two, which is most often neglected?

He wrote a song that became a jingle for Kentucky Fried Chicken, which helped him go to seminary. Charles Morris talks with Pastor Aaron Roberts from New Zealand.

It’s been 50 years since Richard Nixon resigned as President. His former chief counsel served a prison sentence for his role in the Watergate scandal. During this time, Chuck Colson was born again.

She was a Christian. Her husband was not. For most of their marriage, he rejected Jesus. But God did a mighty work just before he died.

A pastor, husband, and father, life was going well until a disappointing diagnosis. How would the Lord see Joe Ananias through?

He contracted polio as a young boy. Doctors thought he might be in an iron lung his entire life, but God had other plans. Charles Morris shares his polio story with David Wollen and how the Lord has b

What's the difference between a worship song and a hymn? It's getting harder to tell these days, and maybe that's not such a bad thing.

How deep is the love of Jesus? The ocean, at its greatest depth, can crush a man, but Jesus became a man and was crushed to save us. His love is too deep to measure.

Written in Ireland, it was a hymn that made all the difference in China for one of the greatest missionaries in history. It was the moment he realized this great task did not belong to him."

He tried to be a missionary, but as it turned out, he wasn’t a Christian—not yet. Later, he would go on to write more than six thousand hymns, which you likely know and sing today.

Every song has a story, like a frame around a picture that reveals its beauty in a fresh way. Join David Wollen as he looks at the great hymn, "Be Still My Soul."

A Jonah. A prodigal. A journalist. A faithful servant of Jesus. All true of the same man used by God for 25 years on the radio airwaves.

Who is Jesus to you? What is your relationship with Him like? How well have you come to know Him? Join David Wollen for an encouraging word on uncovering the depths of knowing Jesus through Scripture.

What’s the heart of Jesus toward those who are wandering far from him? Going back 40 years, a voice from Haven’s past answers the question.

He was a drunk and separated from his family. But 85 years ago, the man who became known as "First Mate Bob" met Jesus, and his life was forever changed.

The prophet Samuel was not a king. Saul was, but not a good one. Was David the king God’s people truly needed? Don’t miss this conclusion of series that points us uniquely to Jesus Christ.

David would not build a house for the Lord, but rather, God would build one for him. Discover how this key moment in Scripture became the focal point for God’s people, pointing us to Christ.

Despite being anointed as king, David waited patiently for God’s timing. And insights from 1 Samuel shows the contrast between David’s heart for God and Saul's disobedience.

It’s the most quoted book in the New Testament. And even though they were written hundreds of years before Jesus, the book of Psalms is all about him.

Jesus taught that the entire Bible, including the Psalms, is about Him. Join David Wollen and David Sunday from Word Partners as they explore how these ancient songs guide us to Jesus, teaching us to pray and find comfort in challenging times.

"You can't always get what you want." Famous song lyrics that could easily describe Israel's request for a king. Their misplaced desires mirror our own. But the Lord knows what we truly need.

Samuel’s corrupt sons pushed Israel to demand a king. But sadly, their request reveals a deeper rejection of God’s kingship. This story in 1 Samuel 8 underscores the dangers of ungodly leadership and the ultimate need for a righteous, divine King.

Often, we remember the bad more than the good. That’s why God calls us to build “mental monuments” to recall all the good he has done in our lives.