Discipleship

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.

How a Simple Habit Can Reset Your Soul

Meditating on God’s Word every day corrects my thinking, convicts my heart, and shapes my theology. It’s the plumb line for what I believe, how I live, and the Gospel I preach.

Openhanded: Matters of the Heart and the Bank Account

There are so many things that seem to beg for our resources. So what kind of mindset must we have if we are to not only be generous, but joyfully generous?

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).

The Impulse of Self-Justification

It's amazing how deeply our compulsion for self-justification runs, and it comes out in big and small ways.

It’s Time to Heal

You are going to try and find healing somewhere. If it’s not in Jesus, the devil will destroy you and your family and your ministry.

When the Problem of Evil and Suffering Becomes Real

Most of us aren’t taught the truth about evil and suffering until we experience them.

Are You Bitter?

Your bitterness affects every other relationship you have. Few of us are so intentional and strong that we can compartmentalize every relationship.