Haven Today

Loneliness touches us all—young and old, married and single—but loneliness does not have to be our enemy. It can become a path God uses to lead us nearer to Christ.

Alone and lonely are not the same thing. In fact, you can be lonely when you’re not alone. The reasons for this are many and an experience common to all that points us to a greater need.

Many in his denomination didn’t preach the gospel. But J.C. Ryle was committed to proclaiming Christ no matter the circumstances. And God used that in a mighty way.

“Teach us to number our days,” prays the Psalmist, “that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” The testimony of Scottish preacher Robert Murray McCheyne both illustrates and demonstrates how true that is.

His name and legacy are connected to a Bible college, a publishing house, and a radio network. But Dwight Lyman Moody was not a businessman. He was an evangelist who loved people no one else did.

God used Martin Luther to change the world, but he also used an amazing woman as well. His wife, Katherine Von Bora, was an amazing woman whose story every Christian should know.

He is known as the “prince of preachers.” Though lacking a collegiate or seminary education, Charles Spurgeon became the gold standard for preachers because of his fidelity to Christ.

Our God is infinite, which means there’s always more to learn. And part of the way God intends us to learn and grow is through others who have walked with Him.

In this episode, David Wollen tells the story behind this familiar name—a story both inspiring and tragic—yet ultimately used by God to help millions of people walk more closely with Jesus.

The world knows him as an “Angry Puritan.” But Jonathan Edwards had a deep love for Christ and the lost. And this pastor from the Great Awakening has much to say to us today.

She wasn’t born blind—that happened in her infancy through the negligence of a doctor. Yet Fanny Crosby credits this accident as God’s gift that gave her another kind of sight...

Are the so-called “Giants in the Faith” really worth looking up to? Should we imitate them? The lives of those who made much of Christ—who fully surrendered to Him—really can leave a lasting impact.

The Psalms have profoundly shaped the worship, prayer, and spiritual lives of God’s people. From the days of the Old Testament to present, they are indispensable for a believer’s walk.

It’s a psalm full of promises that focuses on the blessings and the benefits of belonging to the Lord.

They are some of the most audacious words ever spoken by a human being before the Lord. Audacious and yet filled with faith and acceptance—a model for what godly repentance looks like. 

Some say it’s the saddest psalm in the Bible. But when you read it closely, you can hear the voice of Jesus coming through. Join David Wollen as he turns to Psalm 88.

“Come and hear, all you who fear God, and I will tell what he has done for my soul.” These words from Psalm 66 are a fitting caption for any Christian testimony.

God’s salvation is always an exodus journey—from bondage to deliverance—and through every trial, learning to trust him. This pattern emerges often in the Psalms, driving us back to Christ.

“Be still.” Two simple words, but when uttered by the voice of God, they have incredible power. And before Jesus spoke them to a raging storm, the voice of God said “Be still” in the Psalms.

Which path will you choose? It’s a good question for a new year, but if you open up to the book of Psalms, you’ll find that same question implied in its opening words.

How do the Psalms of the Old Testament point us to Jesus? And how much do they apply to us today?

The psalms are like a spiritual and emotional road map for your journey through life …a map to help you navigate every trial and triumph, and along the way, to help you encounter Christ.

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.

The second world war was over. Allied forces in the pacific had used radio broadcasting equipment on their hands. And a young man had a vision to reach China for Christ.