Discipleship

The Narrow Path for the Long Haul

The benefits of having faith stretch far beyond a spiritual checkbox. They seep into how I handle stress, find hope, and relate to others.

Suffering From Spiritual Anemia

We need not starve our souls or allow our relationship with God through Christ to fade like the dying embers of an untended fire. We can seek the face of God.

The Moment of Exposure

On Judgment Day, I won’t hide. I won’t run. Not because I’m innocent, but because I’m forgiven. Jesus paid it all.

How Do We Define Success?

In this new year I'm taking stock of what success really means.

Renewing Our Spiritual Focus in the New Year

As we enter a new year, we enter it operating within God's sovereign plan.

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.