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.

Truth Is Key for the Future of Our Faith

A commitment to unvarnished truth as a permanent value would protect a culture from corruption and other forces of power.

Homesick for Heaven

Nothing is more often misdiagnosed than our homesickness for Heaven.

How Are You Embracing Your Senior Years?

Being able to invest in the next generation of kingdom workers is a rare privilege, one I do not take for granted.

No One Is Ever Too Old to Be Used by God

No one is ever too old or to set in their ways that the Holy Spirit can’t change their hearts.

Be Real and Open Up

Deepen your connection to the Lord with a prayer journal of personal "psalms."

God Has High Standards for His Children

If we’re not going to believe, the least we could do is have the strength of our lack of convictions and be consistent.

How Will You Respond to Trials?

Trials give us the chance to display what we truly believe.

Believing With Our Head and Heart

It’s okay to feel the pain. . . and it’s okay to be honest with the Lord about how hard it is. But, at the end of the day, we can look at the trials and declare that God is good, even through it.