Discipleship

Scott McConnell: The State of Discipleship

Discover where disciples in your church are in their journey. Then design paths to encourage progress toward biblical outcomes.

The Deity of Christ is the Heart of the Gospel

People had only to look at Jesus to see God.

Satan’s Game Plan for Spiritual Warfare

This is a warfare we are engaged in with the devil. Satan's game plan is laid bare in Scripture, but we must learn how to resist and stand firm.

What Would Happen If We Prayed Before We Spent Money?

Setting a waiting period gives God the opportunity to provide what we want, to provide something different or better, or to show us that we don’t need it and should use the money differently.

Are You Experiencing Spiritual Malaise in Your Life?

I know I should be with the Lord—and I even make plans to do so—but I no longer have a longing to spend time with him, a sign of spiritual malaise.

There Is Still Great Opportunity to Serve Jesus After Age 70 and Beyond

I love to be around older people who can encourage others to serve Jesus after age 70.

Listen to Your Anger When You Get Mad

If we find ourselves getting angry, chances are the anger was already in our hearts. Listen to your anger as the fuse is lit.

Spiritual Backstories

Churches can be places where followers of Christ carefully listen to and pray through people’s life stories with empathy, guiding them toward hope and healing through spiritual backstories.

A Legacy of People-Building

A life spent helping people is a beautiful life

Giving the Absolute Minimum

Love God. Love your neighbor. That’s it. The absolute minimum for faith in action.

Navigating the Election With Voting With Responsibility and Peace

When we vote with responsibility, we’re not binding our consciences to a particular candidate. We are simply trying to better our country as best we can. Part of “loving your neighbors” is caring about issues affecting them (not just issues affecting you).