Discipleship

What Does It Mean That We’ll Still Be Finite in Heaven?

The promise of Heaven is not that we will become infinite—that would be to become inhuman. It’s that we’ll be far better finite humans than we have ever been.

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.

Why Generosity Is Worth the Risk

Followers of Jesus are called to be more generous than others.

How to Speak to Millennials in a Quarter-Life Crisis

A majority of millennials are rootless, paralyzed and lonely. Here's how to help.

‘Come to Me’: The Astonishing Invitation of Christ

What Jesus is offering us when he invites us to take up his yoke.

Why We Ask Too Little of Followers of Christ

Are we asking too little of the followers of Christ in our churches?

Steve Jobs and Our Need of a Good Father

Steve Jobs' failure as a father underscores our need for a Father who is perfect and chooses us.

7 Common Excuses for Not Heeding God’s Call

Here are the most common excuses I've heard or used myself and how to overcome them.

What to Do When You Don’t Like Your Job

We are sometimes dissatisfied with our careers, but there is purpose in our work if we'll submit it to God.

You Are Not Who You Were Before

Our Enemy tries to keep us trapped in our old identity, but Christ has given us a new one.