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 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.