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.

Looking for Contentment in All the Wrong Places

Before you came to Christ, your life aspirations arose from a wrong way of looking at the world, what the apostle Peter calls the...

Why the Bible Is Wilder Than We Realize

Maurice Sendak’s parents were poor Jewish immigrants to the United States from Poland. Their family that stayed behind were all killed in the Holocaust....

6 Reasons Churches Struggle to Disciple

I believe more and more churches are working harder at what most churches call “discipleship” (which I define here as leading believers to obey...

The Power of Mourning Together

Over the years of sitting at Jesus’ feet, I’ve found that the more time I spend with him, the more I am connected to...

How to Find Spiritual Renewal in This Season

The keys to spiritual growth during the pandemic

3 Reasons to Pursue Racial Reconciliation

Christ broke down the walls that divide us.

God Is a Greater Refuge Than We Can Fathom

“A refuge and strength.” “An ever present help in times of trouble.” “A stronghold and fortress.” These are just some of the ways that...

Can You Effectively Disciple Remotely?

Many believers who want to continue to grow in Christ are looking forward to gathering face-to-face with others again. But in fact, I disciple...