Haven Today

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.

Israel faced a great enemy in the Philistines. But God used the Prophet Samuel to deliver his people. And as we look at this story, we’ll see how it points us to an even greater deliverance from a gre

Explore the reigns of Israel’s kings—from the best to the worst—and uncover the profound truth that none were the ultimate ruler the people needed. Join David Wollen as he examines 1 Samuel and sees how the stories of Israel’s kings are about the coming of a greater King.

Families, especially children, are facing many challenges today. So, how can parents help them navigate today’s difficult cultural currents? The answers are found in God’s Word.

Raising children in the fear of the Lord and discipling them to Jesus is both a privilege and a calling—a task that has never been more challenging.

Fear and denial … neither are helpful, especially in parenting. The Bible points us to something better, and a Savior who can do more to safeguard our children than we can.

"Train up a child in the way he should go." It’s a familiar proverb, but what does it mean? How can parents be proactive with this instruction from God’s Word?

In less than a year, First Mate Bob went from homeless alcoholic to founder of The Haven of Rest. Listen to him give his remarkable testimony in his own words.

C.S. Lewis broke bread with his Christian friends long before he was a believer. This form of hospitality eventually led him to Jesus.

The Lord used Christian friends to bring C.S. Lewis to faith - a method of evangelism that goes back to Jesus, the original friend of sinners.

What comes to mind when you think of C.S. Lewis? The Chronicles of Narnia? Theology? Apologetics? How about friendship?