Discipleship

Learn to Linger in Grief

Imagine a church where grief isn’t ignored, but it also isn’t hopeless. Where lament isn’t a sign of weak faith, but an act of worship.

An Invitation to Pray

Praying specific can become an exciting adventure and partnership with God– truly seeking to pray the heart, mind and will of the Father!

Expect to Be Different

Avoiding interaction with the world will ensure not only that the world dies but that your church will too. This is the way salt works: it is either used proactively or it becomes destructive to the one who has it.

Why Sincerity Is Not Enough to Save You

What you believe about God really matters.

How to Deal With Fear in the New Year

God still answers prayer.

How to Worship Even When Life Doesn’t Make Sense

When you can't see, trust the character of Christ.

How to Make Bible Reading a Daily Habit

Four tips for creating more and better times in the word.

Are New Year’s Resolutions Even Worth It?

Many of us will fail to fulfill our resolutions. Are they still worth making?

Why Neighborhoods Matter

Five reasons that your neighborhood is important.

The Messy Beauty of the First Christmas Tree

Throughout the Scriptures we find attempt after attempt to stop the Messiah’s arrival.

Hope Was Born

May the mystery of the incarnation captivate your spirit this Christmas season. —The Editors