Michael Kelley

Michael Kelley is director of Discipleship at LifeWay Christian Resources and the author of Growing Down: Unlearning the Patterns of Adulthood that Keep Us from Jesus.

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.

A Calling That Surpasses Your Vocation

Like Samson, we, too, have received a calling that surpasses vocation.

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.

Praying God’s Word: How to Pray Scripture Back to God

Prayer is one of those things in which we are all growing—Praying God's Word can bring clarity and confidence as you seek His will.

Gideon Was Afraid: God’s Word Over the Fleece

We explore Gideon Was Afraid and how seeking signs reveals why relying on God’s Word, not manipulation, guides true discernment.

Who God Says I Am: Understanding Identity and Authority

Identity begins with authority. Who God says I am anchors our identity in divine truth and power.

Why God Tells Us Not to Fear

Three reasons we can trust God when we're tempted to fear, because God tells us not to fear.

The Difference in Waiting for Someone or Something

You might well find that the waiting for someone or something you long for reveals a surprising truth about longing.