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.

The Desires That Drive You

As we take this journey to discover what constitutes a beautiful life, we find that Jesus doesn’t want us to get rid of our desires; he wants us to seek him for their fulfillment.

Working Out the Peace of God in Our Lives

Our anxiety is an opportunity for God to give us his peace.

Does God Really Need Us?

How do we fit into God's plan?

10 Ways to Be More Like Jesus

The ways that Jesus stood out from the rank and file of his day

3 Tools to Encourage Bible Engagement During COVID-19

Bible reading is down during the pandemic. Here are ways to encourage it.

In Search of Empathy

How my struggles with infertility and miscarriages helped me better understand the experiences of those who deal with racism

16 Warning Signs You’re Spiritually Drifting

How to finish well in your ministry, your servanthood, your character and your spiritual life

Making Disciples Jesus’ Way

What are the marks of effective disciple making? Hint: It’s not about the program.