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.

Finding God’s Peaceful Encouragement

Stand firm in the Lord.

Being Color-Brave

“When we see color, our eyes can be opened in new ways.”

How (Not) to Read the Bible

Is it still “the Good Book”? That depends on how we read it.

God’s Love for the Broken

God delights in choosing rejects and rubble and rubbish.

5 Major Small Group Trends Coming Out of COVID

"A church without an intentional small group ministry is a church in bad health or headed toward bad health."

Becoming an Encourager

Developing the Habit of Uplifting Others

The Savior Who Relentlessly Pursues Us

Jesus came to seek and to save the lost.

Why We Need to Trade the Stage for the Table

The urgency to rethink church this year