Discipleship

When Familiar Becomes Careless

God wants to be in a relationship with his people that’s not marked by fear but love. Not apprehension, but an appreciation of his great grace and compassion.

There’s No Contradiction Between God’s Empowerment and Our Efforts to Battle Sin

The Christian life is not a choice between loving and trusting Jesus, and making an effort to avoid temptation and sin. It is not either/or—it is both/and.

Are You Reading the Bible the Wrong Way?

It is possible to read the Bible and misunderstand the point of what God is saying.

Finding Unity in Times of Conflict

Can we really find unity when we disagree?

We Need a Better Way to Define Success

Have we been reaching for the wrong things?

5 Temptations for Pastors in the Social Media Age

Our social networks open up several unique traps we must avoid.

MelindaJoy Mingo: Using Friendship to Overcome Our Deepest Hurts and Prejudices

A conversation with MelindaJoy Mingo, Efrem Smith and Todd Wilson

Resisting This Season’s Temptation Toward Narcissism

There is a strong temptation to turn inward in this pandemic season, but the apostle Paul shows us a better way.

Don’t Hold On to Your Worries

Cast them on Jesus and don't take them back.

Cultivating a Gritty, Tough, Enduring Faith

Reflections on the prophet Jeremiah

Leading From a Life Deeply Formed by Christ

How do we lead holistically, from a deep center?