Discipleship

Fight the Good Fight

Some things that happen in ministry are so absurd that if we can’t laugh, the weight will crush our soul.

Amy Orr Ewing: The As/So Dynamic

Without love, all our accomplishments, efforts and breakthroughs are just noise.

How Can We Avoid ‘Believing’ the Bible While Denying What It Actually Says?

We need to learn, and teach other people, not just to read the Bible but also how to interpret it, so they don’t end up being Bible-believing heretics or Jesus-followers who follow a Jesus different than the real Jesus of the Bible and history.

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.

Why Do You Want to Read Your Bible More?

Reading the Bible more is a good thing, but we can be doing it for the wrong reasons.

4 Principles for Caring for the Poor

Here are practical principles for reaching out to the poor.

Remember Why Jesus Must Be First in Our Lives

Because of who he is, Jesus must be first in our lives or nothing.