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.

What Do You Focus On?

Jesus said, “No one knows the day or hour when these things will happen, not even the angels in heaven or the Son himself. Only the Father knows” (Matthew 24:36 NLT).

How to Handle a ‘Dark Night of the Soul’

I intentionally reflect on God’s care in the past. That’s what the psalmist did in Psalms 42-43: he remembered the past good times of worship even when he struggled with present-tense despair.

What Do We Really Mean When We Say We Love God?

Need-love and gift-love were the marrow of the Christianity of my youth, and these two things are a part of the love of God.

Will Our Relationships with Others in Heaven Be Part of Our Eternal Rewards?

Christians will have a wonderful place to live in Heaven even without visiting others’ dwellings.

Pondering the Work of Christ

We have a Savior because of the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. There is a workable salvation!

5 Ways to Gauge Your Spiritual Maturity

How do you know if you're growing in your faith?

Focus on the Journey Instead of the Destination

God is more interested in who you're becoming than where you're going.

Breaking Free From Worry

“Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow, it empties today of its strength.” -Corrie Ten Boom