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.

Checking in With Friends

Every relationship has a cost, and you have to subconsciously weigh the value of that relationship against the cost in time, resources, and energy it will take to maintain and grow it.

Find Happiness by Planting Yourself Deeply in God’s Word

We all meditate, and we’re all shaped by the object of our meditation.

The God Who Is Here

The God who created the heavens and the earth says to you right now, “Here I am.”

What Is a Political Christian?

Unless Jesus is on the ballot, you’re voting for the lesser of two evils no matter who is running, and you’re doing that every single election.

Your Life Is a Battleground

I have good news for you today. We win in the end. Guaranteed. Communism won’t win. Neither will secularism. The gospel is going to win and the kingdom of God is going to prevail.

Suffering Is About Knowing Jesus Better

I saw firsthand what God did in Nanci though her suffering, and I know what He has done in me through mine.

A Sober Look at Abortion Policy

Most evangelical Christians will factor in the life issue, because for them, like me, life is a paramount issue. I encourage you to value the unborn as well.

Prayer: Nothing Is Too Big (or Too Small) for God

Prayer is something that we all need to be doing. It’s a privilege and an adventure. And the Bible says that we should “pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17 NKJV).