Discipleship

The Top 10 Reasons We Don’t Trust God

"Letting go of control and trusting Jesus is the core of the Christian life—every day, every hour, every moment, of every day."

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.

How God Used a Neighbor Bird

As exciting as our chicken-chasing escapade was, what’s more exciting is the conversation Jason and I had during and after it about how God Used a Neighbor Bird in our neighborhood.

Who God Says I Am: Understanding Identity and Authority

Identity begins with authority. Who God says I am anchors our identity in divine truth and power.

The Relationship Between Dreams and Creativity and Inspiration

As a result of having so many vivid dreams, which sparked dreams and creativity, for years I kept a dream journal, and every morning I would write down whatever I’d dreamed about the previous night—no matter how crazy and odd.

The Power of Resilience

Perhaps the reason I’ve been able to shake off disappointments, betrayals, cynicism, skepticism and distrust was an unusual gift I’d never thought about before: Power of resilience.

There’s No Such Thing as a Dull Christian

As we grow in our relationship with the Lord, we discover new depths of understanding about the Lord, ourselves, our purpose, and the world around us, and discover that a dull Christian is a myth.

The Hypocrite Is the Greatest Rationalizer of All Time

The hypocrisy that roused the Lord’s dander was the well-thought-out kind that intends to betray and misuses the position of trust. Ultimately, hypocrisy registers as the greatest rationalizer of all time.

Why Does How We View Money Matter?

Advice about how we view money and how to accomplish our financial goals is valuable only if the goals we set are biblically based and Christ-centered.

How Long Have You Been Praying the Same Prayer?

We get stressed with God’s timing because we think he operates according to our calendar.