Discipleship

Created for Relationships

There’s something about community—the relationships, the sense of belonging, the support and encouragement, the sympathy and understanding—that deepens our lives and anchors our souls.

How a Simple Habit Can Reset Your Soul

Meditating on God’s Word every day corrects my thinking, convicts my heart, and shapes my theology. It’s the plumb line for what I believe, how I live, and the Gospel I preach.

Openhanded: Matters of the Heart and the Bank Account

There are so many things that seem to beg for our resources. So what kind of mindset must we have if we are to not only be generous, but joyfully generous?

God Chose a Forgotten Town

God chooses the humble places to do his greatest work.

Christmas Begins and Ends With a Tree

Never forget the power of the truth that Jesus came into the world to be a Savior for you and for me.

Watch Out for These Christmas Joy Stealers

If we're not careful, these things can keep us from truly reflecting on God's coming in the form of Jesus Christ.

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.