Discipleship

When Familiar Becomes Careless

God wants to be in a relationship with his people that’s not marked by fear but love. Not apprehension, but an appreciation of his great grace and compassion.

There’s No Contradiction Between God’s Empowerment and Our Efforts to Battle Sin

The Christian life is not a choice between loving and trusting Jesus, and making an effort to avoid temptation and sin. It is not either/or—it is both/and.

Are You Reading the Bible the Wrong Way?

It is possible to read the Bible and misunderstand the point of what God is saying.

Forging Faith: How Growing Churches Are Reaching Young Adults

“You don’t want to lower the bar of discipleship, but you do want to lower the bar of entry to get them on that path.” –Jonathan Moynihan

Your Weakness Is an Opportunity

For us Christians? Weakness is something to be rejoiced in. Our physical ailments? Our shifting emotions? Our penchant toward anxiety? These are all opportunities for us to rejoice.

God Knows Exactly What Suffering He’s Called Each of Us to Endure

We should thank God He knows exactly what suffering and death He’s called each of us to endure.

A Life of Single-Minded Passion

I’ve long observed that the natural flow of the human heart is toward itself, rather than toward others. At least I know that it works that way with mine.

How Christ’s Victory Shapes Our Lives Today

His power and presence are at work in us.

Keep Your Hope Alive With These 3 Scriptures

We don’t need hope if we have what we long for. So our hope is fed by grounding it in reality.

No Place for Sin in Heaven

The old order will have once and for all passed away, and God will replace it with a new order—one that is fundamentally transformed.

3 Ways to Be Frustrated With Your Church

As consumers, we expect a certain degree of service and preferential treatment in exchange for our loyalty. We expect our needs and desires to be catered to.