Discipleship

When You Take Matters Into Your Own Hands

When we become our own chief advocate, we are once again taking the place of God. Because advocating for us is actually not our job; it’s Jesus’s job.

When to Let Go of ‘Being Right’

Don’t sacrifice your peace for a hollow victory. Choose instead to release your "right of way" so that you can hold onto peace instead of pain.

Created for Relationships

There’s something about community—the relationships, the sense of belonging, the support and encouragement, the sympathy and understanding—that deepens our lives and anchors our souls.

Jesus’ Decisive Victory Over the Rulers of This Dark World

The defeat is not yet final, but Christ has dealt the decisive blow.

When Is It OK to Break the Law?

There are times when the laws of man and law of God are in conflict.

Right Where God Wants You

Are you in a place you don't want to be? Take comfort in the story of Esther.

When Busyness Hides Sloth

I learned a new lesson about sloth when I had to prepare a sermon on it.

Why Suffering for Jesus Is Worth It

Because suffering is the way of Jesus, it also brings life.

Being a Conduit of God’s Mercy

We need to accept God's mercy and share it with others.

What Qualifies as ‘the Church’?

5 characteristics that set the church apart.

Exploring the Theme of Creation in Bondage

The contention of this series of articles is that the Bible is set in the land of wild things. That is, the Bible is...