Discipleship

The Origin of Everything

Until we recognize the authority of a God who not only creates but also defines, we will chase after the wind.

Key Takeaways From the Practical Guide to ‘Come Away and Rest’

I’m thrilled that Alyson has published an important book about stepping away from the chaotic noise of the world and into the rest of Jesus in “Come Away and Rest: A Guide to Personal Spiritual Retreats.”

Are We in Danger of Living Like the Rich Fool?

God graciously gives us money and possessions to meet real needs, both our own needs and the needs of others.

Grace After Grace: A Journey Through Renewal

As a pastor, I witness how many give up on their walk with the Lord when they wrestle with the battle, yet grace after grace invites renewed hope for daily living.

Does Believing in God’s Sovereignty and Human Choice Mean We Must Be Fatalists?

The philosophy of fatalism holds that everything, including evil, suffering, and damnation, happens inevitably, with human beings powerless to effect change, which contrasts with God’s sovereignty and human choice guiding action.

Can a Christian Have Idols? Understanding Christian Idolatry

We might easily find ourselves worshiping a representation of God, a form of Christian idolatry that bears the name and many of the attributes of the God of the Bible.

Giving Brings Blessings: A Truth About Giving and Receiving

Our growth in financial stewardship, and our understanding of giving brings blessings, closely paralleled our overall spiritual growth.

God’s Immutability: Why This Truth Is a Good Thing

This look at God's immutability shows why the unchanging nature of God matters for believers.

Grief: More Than a Vacant Seat

I asked God to be with them, to give them a special sense of his presence and comfort. That there could be, as one of the book’s subtitles put it, “hidden hope amid pain and loss.”

A Biblical Perspective of a ‘Fight or Flight’ Response

We live in a culture that doesn’t like persevering; we live in a culture that likes escaping.

Remedy for Envy: Embracing Love Over Jealousy

Envy is so ugly on the one displaying it. This article highlights the remedy for envy as love that brightens a room and blesses others.