THE ZINE
The Zine (short for magazine) is our online space to host the creation and curation of good and helpful things to read, watch or look at as you pursue Jesus here at Central Vineyard.
When Life Goes East — pt 8: Facing the Wall
What do you do when faith feels dry, prayer feels empty, and you wonder if you can keep going? In this article, Dan explores what it means to “hit the wall” in our spiritual journey, drawing on wisdom from Scripture, church history, and his own tramping trip in the Ruahines. The wall isn’t the end—it’s an invitation into deeper love.
When Life Goes East — pt 7: Practicing Hope in Disappointment
Life has moments where it can feel like Holy Saturday—the in-between space of disappointment, silence, and waiting. In this article, Alisha explores how Scripture invites us to lament honestly, wait with hope, and discover that even in the middle of our Saturday, God walks with us.
When Life Goes East — pt 5: Practicing Hope in Anxiety
Anxiety doesn’t have to run the show. In this second part of our look at anxiety, Alisha explores three simple, grace-filled practices that can help you find peace — not by avoiding your anxiety, but by meeting God right in the middle of it.
When Life Goes East — pt 4: Facing Anxiety
What if anxiety isn’t just a problem to fix—but an invitation from God to pay attention? In this honest and hope-filled reflection, Alisha shares her own story with anxiety and unpacks Jesus’ words in Matthew 6, showing us how worry can become a place where we encounter love, truth, and peace.
When Life Goes East — pt 3: Practicing Hope in Relational Breakdown
Taking the first steps in reconciling a broken relationship can seem daunting — where do we start? In this third part of ourWhen Life Goes East series Dan shares two practical steps of peacemaking: climb the ladder of integrity, and instead of defensiveness, practice curiosity.
When Life Goes East — pt 2: Facing Relational Breakdown
Relationships are central to being human — yet often, they’re the very places we experience the deepest hurt. In this honest and hope-filled reflection, Dan explores what happens when our connections break down and how the biblical journey "east of Eden" invites us into the work of emotional honesty, boundary-setting, and reconciliation.
When Life Goes East — pt 1: Introduction
What do we do when life doesn’t go to plan—when hope collides with disappointment, grief, or anxiety? In this honest and hopeful reflection, Alisha Wiseman explores what it means to live east of Eden, tracing the story of God through shalom, fall, redemption, and the end promise of renewal. This is a story big enough to hold your pain—and strong enough to redeem it.