Discipleship

Fight the Good Fight

Some things that happen in ministry are so absurd that if we can’t laugh, the weight will crush our soul.

Amy Orr Ewing: The As/So Dynamic

Without love, all our accomplishments, efforts and breakthroughs are just noise.

How Can We Avoid ‘Believing’ the Bible While Denying What It Actually Says?

We need to learn, and teach other people, not just to read the Bible but also how to interpret it, so they don’t end up being Bible-believing heretics or Jesus-followers who follow a Jesus different than the real Jesus of the Bible and history.

Irresistible Dialogue: Andy Stanley and J.D. Greear—Part 1

J.D. Greear reviews Andy Stanley's 'Irresistible' and invites him to respond.

Irresistible Dialogue: Andy Stanley and J.D. Greear—Part 2

Andy Stanley provides feedback to J.D. Greear's review and J.D. responds.

Irresistible Dialogue: Andy Stanley and J.D. Greear—Part 3

Andy Stanley and J.D. Greear respond to one another a second time and Andy concludes.

Pastor, Don’t Stay Lonely

Loneliness is not a badge of honor or sign of godliness.

Why Family Devotional Times Are Worth the Effort

Our family devotional times have been invaluable in helping us grow spiritually and relationally as a family.

10 Questions to Ask on a Personal Retreat

I use these questions to refocus myself on what matters.

The Bible Wasn’t Written to You … and That’s OK

To understand the Bible's purpose for us, we first need to acknowledge why and to whom it was written.

What to Do When You’re Discouraged

We all have times when we struggle with despair. Here's how to handle it.