Discipleship

20 Things I Learned From ‘God Shines Forth’

“To get a right and true understanding of God (and to correct any faults and distortions we may continue to pick up) we must look to the Son.” -Daniel Hames and Michael Reeves

Is It Really Necessary to Memorize Scripture?

Memorizing a chapter is easier than memorizing 18 scattered verses because most chapters are a flowing story.

How Does Understanding God’s Happiness Change Lives?

As much as I believe in the holiness of God, I also believe in emphasizing God’s happiness as a legitimate and effective way to share the gospel with unbelievers or to help Christians regain a foothold in their faith.

3 Truths Straight From Scripture

No matter what yesterday held, God has new mercies for you this morning.

We Are Called to Persevere and Finish Well, to God’s Glory

Endurance requires patience, because reward for today’s right choices will come, but it may be months or years from now, or not until we leave this world.

America Lacks Moral Formation

Psychology has replaced morality in terms of how to raise children. While psychology is all well and good, it’s goal – and specialty – is mental health, not moral growth.

How Satan Prevents the Prayers of God’s People

As odd as it seems, the dark prince does not hesitate to speak the truth if it will make us think we shouldn’t pray.

The Spiritual Race

The moment you believed in Jesus Christ, this race began for you. Some of you are just beginning, while others have been running for quite a while.

Remember Those Resolutions?

Before you commit to anything, spend some time asking God: “What areas of my life do I need to focus on during the upcoming year?”

When Your Soul Is Downcast

To find hope, we have look to something better and more stable than our present circumstances - we have to look to God and his character.

Facing the New Year With Weariness

What if you are starting the year in a spot that is more from a weary and questioning posture than a hopeful and expectant one?