Why did Jesus come to earth and live among us for 33 years?

by Trae Halkitis | May 13, 2026 | Blog

Many of us would point first to His death and resurrection—and rightly so. Others would say He came to show us how to live and to teach us the way of God—and that’s true as well. But neither answer fully captures the scope of His mission. Why did Jesus invest so...

A question I hear often is: “If God is good, why is life so hard?”

by Trae Halkitis | May 7, 2026 | Blog

Tucked inside that question is an assumption that can quietly erode faith—the idea that life operates like a formula: do good, be good, earn God’s favor, receive His blessing. But that’s not the world Scripture describes. And when that assumption meets reality, it can...

What if the most important voice in your life is the one you’ve never learned to consistently hear?

by Trae Halkitis | Apr 16, 2026 | Blog

I’ve always believed in the importance of hearing from God. Over the years, I’ve had moments where He spoke clearly at just the right time. But if I’m honest—I hadn’t cultivated it as a discipline. Last year, as I struggled in the middle of a major life crisis and the...

Elevate St. Louis

by Trae Halkitis | Nov 19, 2024 | Community, Discipleship, OneVoice Grid, Teaching/Education

Elevate St. Louis About Us Contact: Frank Bell Email: fbell@elevatestlouis.org Phone: 314-913-4136 Website: elevatestlouis.org The Elevate St. Louis model has 5 distinct elements: 1. Full-time, salaried Teacher-Mentors: Teacher-Mentors, part educator/part life coach,...

Bridge of Hope Ministries

by Trae Halkitis | Nov 19, 2024 | Collaboration, Communication, Community, Prayer, Training/Equipping

Bridge of Hope Ministries About Us Contact: Rene Hudson Email: rhudson@bridgeofhopestl.org Phone: 949-400-7282 Website: bridgeofhopestl.org Our mission is to provide compassionate, holistic care to those who need a safe place to heal and are experiencing homelessness...