Discipleship

Rediscover the Wonder of Christmas

Many years before the birth of Jesus Christ, God becoming a child, there was a prophecy in Isaiah 9:2, 6­­–7 that declared the coming of this child as the hope and wonder of this world.

3 Steps to Helping Someone Overcome Shame

As a pastor or ministry leader, you can play a vital role in healing shame. Use these 3 practical, gospel-centered steps to restore identity and hope.

4 Principles for Caring for the Poor

Rick Warren explores 4 biblical principles for caring for the poor and and reflecting Christ’s heart for those in need.

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

How to Help Someone Hooked by Conspiracy Theories

What to do when someone has gone down the rabbit hole of conspiracies

Remembering Theologian C. René Padilla

The Ecuadorian missiologist was a champion of holistic mission

Why Christianity Can Be the Safest Place for Intellectual Truth-Seekers

The ways that Christianity is a haven for thoughtfulness

Hearing God’s Voice and Obeying in Our Sorrows

We have to dedicate the darkest places of our lives to God’s miraculous power.