Discipleship

When Familiar Becomes Careless

God wants to be in a relationship with his people that’s not marked by fear but love. Not apprehension, but an appreciation of his great grace and compassion.

There’s No Contradiction Between God’s Empowerment and Our Efforts to Battle Sin

The Christian life is not a choice between loving and trusting Jesus, and making an effort to avoid temptation and sin. It is not either/or—it is both/and.

Are You Reading the Bible the Wrong Way?

It is possible to read the Bible and misunderstand the point of what God is saying.

Prayers of All Shapes and Sizes

He is the God who moves the hearts of kings and causes the seasons to change, and he is the Father who provides our daily bread, whatever form that takes.

Jesus’ Scandalous Grace

The shocking, amazing truth that God loves sinners

Kindling the Inner Fire

Do you resonate with the intense longing for a future you can see but have not yet had materialize?

Obedience for the Long Haul

Obeying God isn’t just about the here and now; it has eternal significance. Scripture is filled with promises for those who live faithfully.

God Is Eager to Find You

When we see God looking for other people throughout the Bible it’s not because he is lacking in information. God knows where the person or people are he is looking for, and yet he searches anyway.

When Our Circumstances Contradict God

Let’s pray with a greater confidence in him than in our own ability to diagnose the “yes” we really need.

God Is at Work in Your Life, Even When You Can’t See It

Sometimes we need the reminder that God can do what is humanly impossible, and that He knows what is eternally best in ways we cannot.

Decades of Waiting

If you’re waiting for God to answer a prayer, too, I trust he is teaching you something in your meantime.