Discipleship

How Can We Prepare to Trust God Through Trials We Don’t Understand?

None of us knows what 2026 will bring, but no doubt it will have its difficult moments as well as its wonderful ones. How can we wisely prepare our hearts and minds to trust God through trials when they come?

Pastors Are Shepherds, Not Superheroes

Maybe it’s time we change the narrative. Expect your pastor to be a shepherd, not a superhero. Don’t demand their presence at every event or their attention at every moment.

Understanding the Longings and Language of Gen Z

It is our responsibility as leaders to reintroduce a generation to the true essence of Jesus and his original vision for the church.

10 Reasons to Love Unloveable People

No matter how unloving church members can be, I can’t avoid Jesus’ telling us to love God and neighbor (Matt. 22:34–40). Nor can I...

Jesus Wore Our Curse

Thorns, thistles, sweat and the gospel

Depression, Faith and Medication

"Medication literally saved my life six years ago. And God knew that would be a part of my story long before I did."

Redefining Success and Failure

What does success look like in the kingdom?

Eden, Gethsemane and a Call to Create

Unleashing the power of honest creativity in your church community.

Giving Thanks When Things Break

Sometimes God grows things by breaking them.

When You Feel Like You’ve Been Waiting for a Long Time

God will not disappoint those who wait for him.

The Toughest Parenting Lesson to Embrace

Learning to see our kids' unique gifts