Discipleship

Created for Relationships

There’s something about community—the relationships, the sense of belonging, the support and encouragement, the sympathy and understanding—that deepens our lives and anchors our souls.

How a Simple Habit Can Reset Your Soul

Meditating on God’s Word every day corrects my thinking, convicts my heart, and shapes my theology. It’s the plumb line for what I believe, how I live, and the Gospel I preach.

Openhanded: Matters of the Heart and the Bank Account

There are so many things that seem to beg for our resources. So what kind of mindset must we have if we are to not only be generous, but joyfully generous?

Why Feel Guilty?

Guilt and our conscience is designed to warn us of something that needs to be corrected. Don't ignore it.

What to Do With Our Desires

Understanding desire in light of the Christian life.

Escaping Our Endless Search for Validation

We cannot earn our stay on this earth. Fortunately, we don't have to.

What I’m Learning About Forgiveness

I wish I had learned these pivotal lessons earlier in life.

Smartphones and the Gift of Presence

In our world of constant distraction, let's give each other the gift of our full attention.

Practicing Gratitude When You Don’t Feel Like It

Grumpiness comes naturally; gratitude takes practice.

How Social Media Is Shrinking the Bible

Verse of the day therapy shortchanges the full depth and breadth of the Bible.

Scot McKnight: The Life-Giving Breath of the Spirit

The Spirit of God is the one who brings life to our spirits.