Discipleship

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.

A Heart Satisfied With Jesus Alone

Culture whispers that fulfillment is about getting more, being more, achieving more. But I know the truth—chasing those things will always wear me out and leave me thirsty.

The 3 Storms Every Believer Faces

God uses our storms to shape us into who he wants us to be.

Your Failure Does Not Have the Last Word

The Enemy accuses you, but God desires to restore you.

The Beauty of Community in a Disconnected Age

Community is not just good for us. It can actually heal us.

Be Honest About Your Grief

There are times when it's appropriate to mourn.

The Key to Overcoming Temptation

What it means to be dead to sin.

10 Longings for the Church in the Next 10 Years

These are my hopes and prayers for the church in the coming years.

Natasha Sistrunk Robinson: Childlike and Mature

The paradoxical call of Christians to be both childlike and mature.

The Yearning Beyond Suffering

Hard as it is to imagine, the future glory that will be revealed will make our present suffering pale by comparison.