Discipleship

20 Things I Learned From ‘God Shines Forth’

“To get a right and true understanding of God (and to correct any faults and distortions we may continue to pick up) we must look to the Son.” -Daniel Hames and Michael Reeves

Is It Really Necessary to Memorize Scripture?

Memorizing a chapter is easier than memorizing 18 scattered verses because most chapters are a flowing story.

How Does Understanding God’s Happiness Change Lives?

As much as I believe in the holiness of God, I also believe in emphasizing God’s happiness as a legitimate and effective way to share the gospel with unbelievers or to help Christians regain a foothold in their faith.

10 Life-Giving Truths About Self-Care

Healthy self-care is an essential part of serving God and serving others.

The 7 Biggest Risks in Studying Theology

Theological training is a good thing, but it also comes with the following dangers.

Living Faithfully in Seasons of Lament

How can we best support one another when disaster strikes?

The Hardest, Most Rewarding Work You’ll Ever Do

Becoming who you were meant to be is often not an easy task, but by faith God will accomplish it in you.

Good News in the Midst of Epic Failure

The opposite of self-confidence is confidence in the God who is worthy of our trust.

Battling Compassion Fatigue With Elijah

When you feel overwhelmed and discouraged, take heart, you are not alone.

When the Storms of Life Don’t Stop

You cannot truly know Christ without going through storms.

The Key to Bringing Millennials Back to Church

Millennials are aching for community, and there is no better place to find it than the church.