Discipleship

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.

A Heart Satisfied With Jesus Alone

Culture whispers that fulfillment is about getting more, being more, achieving more. But I know the truth—chasing those things will always wear me out and leave me thirsty.

What Could Be More Genuine on Valentine’s Day?

Valentine became a saint due to his ministry to persecuted Christians in Rome.

Are You Experiencing Unbearable Pain?

Your deep sorrow will not last forever, but at the same time, please understand that it might not be completely forgotten.

Following a Dangerous (But Good) God

Jesus never promised us safety if we follow him, but his will is good.

God Sees the Big Picture

Our God sees the big picture and is intimately involved in the situation.

Making Disciples—Inside Your Church Walls, Too

No matter how long you’ve been a believer, find an older Christ-follower to invest in you. It may not be easy to find someone, but don’t give up easily.

A Return to Making Disciples

It’s time for all of us who love and follow Jesus to get back to what he saved and called us to be: disciples of Jesus who make disciples of Jesus.

Christ and His Kingdom, Not Politics, Should Be the Central Fixture of Our Focus

This year, we can choose where to fix our eyes. Instead of locking them on the short-term things we can see, we are called to turn our gaze, by faith, to what is eternal.

How Did Jesus Act Toward Sinners?

In a very real sense, Jesus shows overwhelming, astonishing mercy and undeserved grace to sinners, and yet Jesus sends the self-righteous scurrying off like dogs with tails caught between their legs.