Discipleship

When You Take Matters Into Your Own Hands

When we become our own chief advocate, we are once again taking the place of God. Because advocating for us is actually not our job; it’s Jesus’s job.

When to Let Go of ‘Being Right’

Don’t sacrifice your peace for a hollow victory. Choose instead to release your "right of way" so that you can hold onto peace instead of pain.

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.

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.

Why We Should Pray in All Circumstances

We can be confident when we pray because of who God is and what he has done.

Why We Need a Theology of Technology

Technology is an amoral resource, like money; so how do we steward our technological engagement well?

The Gospel Means Victory

When you dig into the roots of the word 'gospel' you discover it's much richer than simply 'good news.'