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.

Take the Initiative or Wait on God?

Take the initiative in moments of doubt, and consider Abram’s experience: Return to the character of the One who promised. And remember that he never fails.

Exercise Your Eyes to See Spiritual Sight

When we are born again, we are given new spiritual sight. In fact, all our spiritual senses are awakened to see, take in, and feel things in a brand new way - a way that is defined by the gospel.

Temptations of Money

The temptations of money can make us feel safer as wealth grows.

Is It Possible to Be Too Heavenly Minded?

There have surely always been Christians who have practiced an easy kind of discipleship, believing that the gospel is exclusively about their eternal destination with no implications for their present situation. Heavenly minded, in the sense of a posture rather than just a destination, can still be misdirected.

What Would You Say in the Presence of God?

“Holy” is the cry that even now is ringing in the heavens to describe God. That’s what Isaiah encountered as he was taken up in a vision and saw the Lord. The presence of God is central to understanding holiness in this passage.

Making Scripture Relatable

In Making Scripture Relatable, maybe the Bible actually invites us – even dares us – to fill in some of the blanks.

Putting Ourselves in the Hands of God: Submitting to God

We have to believe that God is our for our good. That he cares for us. That he is not going to take advantage of us when we submit to God.

Remember Who You Are

Remember who you are: Every time we choose the way of holiness… every time we choose to embrace the fruit of the Spirit… every time we choose to submit ourselves to God… we are acting like the people we have already become.