Discipleship

How Can We Prepare to Trust God Through Trials We Don’t Understand?

None of us knows what 2026 will bring, but no doubt it will have its difficult moments as well as its wonderful ones. How can we wisely prepare our hearts and minds to trust God through trials when they come?

Pastors Are Shepherds, Not Superheroes

Maybe it’s time we change the narrative. Expect your pastor to be a shepherd, not a superhero. Don’t demand their presence at every event or their attention at every moment.

Understanding the Longings and Language of Gen Z

It is our responsibility as leaders to reintroduce a generation to the true essence of Jesus and his original vision for the church.

Jesus: A Lifespan for Eternity

A college-age poet once wrote, "Christmas has no meaning and its message is a loss, if you fail to see the manger overshadowed by the cross." And so we wonder: What did the Creator see when he entered his creation?

Incarnation: The Biology of Christmas

From the Archives: The virgin birth contradicts the laws of science. But our faith rests on the miracle of the incarnation.

Showing Honor to the Overlooked

From the beginning, Christianity has stood out for the honor it shows all people.

3 Truths About Extravagant Generosity

A gift that taught me about the incredible possibilities of unexpected generosity.

God Is a Generous Giver

God has always been a giver and so should we.

How to Stop Being Ruled by Shame

Experiencing the freedom Christ intended

Finding Hope in Hard Times

There is a hope that runs deeper than happenstance.