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.

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?

God’s Identity Is Our Hope in a Difficult Year

The nature of God is our bedrock.

How to Practice Personal Development

3 ways to pursue personal growth

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.