Discipleship

Scott McConnell: The State of Discipleship

Discover where disciples in your church are in their journey. Then design paths to encourage progress toward biblical outcomes.

The Deity of Christ is the Heart of the Gospel

People had only to look at Jesus to see God.

Satan’s Game Plan for Spiritual Warfare

This is a warfare we are engaged in with the devil. Satan's game plan is laid bare in Scripture, but we must learn how to resist and stand firm.

Looking for the Least of These

When Angie and I moved into the first home we ever purchased for ourselves, we moved into an aging neighborhood where we were surrounded...

Cultivating a Faith That Weathers Suffering

“And since we are his children, we are his heirs. In fact, together with Christ we are heirs of God’s glory. But if we...

What Does True Discipleship Look Like?

In the 1984 movie, The Karate Kid, Pat Morita starred as Miyagi. He develops a relationship with a young man named Daniel (the Karate Kid), played by Ralph Macchio. The movie centers around Miyagis efforts to mentor, or disciple, Daniel. As they begin this new relationship, Miyagi says to Daniel, Lets make a sacred pact. What true discipleship looks like is defined by a willingness to learn and obey. […]

Repentance of Systemic Racism Includes Restoration

This article originally appeared on MissioAlliance.org and is reposted here by permission. But Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, Look, Lord! Here and now I give half of my possessions to the poor, and if I have cheated anybody out of anything, I will pay back four times the amount. Luke 19:8 Embracing the concept of systemic racism repentance is essential for true restoration, as illustrated by the story of Zacchaeus.

What Is the Believers Living Hope?

In his first letter, the apostle Peter says that, in the resurrection, we have a living hope. Hope is in short supply these days, and Ive heard a lot of people bring up the word. But hope without any substance isnt hope at all. Thats why Im thankful that Peter didnt just talk about the believer's living hope, […]

4 Steps to Teaching Kids Generosity

Parents want to raise generous kids. We desire our children to be giving individuals who care about and share with others. After all, none of us are longing for our families to leave a legacy of selfish or stingy lives. However, we also wonder, Will a lifestyle of generosity ever occur? I think we all know that teaching kids generosity is a challenge […]

How to Refresh When the World Makes You Weary

Early in March, the prevailing thought was that we’d all be back in buildings for church services by May. Very few expected the COVID pandemic...

Why I’m Hopeful in the Midst of This Crazy Year

Discover why one can remain hopeful in the midst of this crazy year, exploring the upside-down Kingdom in a world turning upside down.