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.

How to Navigate the Maze of Our Post-Truth Culture

Our humanity longs for autonomy, but freedom only happens within the boundaries of truth.

Be Slow to Speak Against Others

It's easy, especially in our social media age, to cast judgement on other Christians from the "cheap seats," but we must ask God to search our hearts first.

Why ‘Good People’ Miss the Kingdom of God

Jesus directed many of his most startling warnings at religious people. Here's why.

Learning to See Volunteers As God’s Masterpieces

Made for More—Shift 2: From More Volunteers to More Masterpieces

Why Discipleship Must Start at Home

We depend too heavily on the church to do the training and discipleship that should first be happening at home.

Beware of Making Anything But the Gospel Your ‘Main Thing’

No single issue but the gospel can bear the weight of being the 'main thing.'

How to Stop Avoiding Pain and Learn Through It Instead

We spend lots of time and money trying to avoid pain, but our focus should instead be on the God who works through it.

The Real Power of the Most Misunderstood Viral Verse

There are many misunderstood viral verses, none more so than Philippians 4:13.