Discipleship

Rediscover the Wonder of Christmas

Many years before the birth of Jesus Christ, God becoming a child, there was a prophecy in Isaiah 9:2, 6­­–7 that declared the coming of this child as the hope and wonder of this world.

3 Steps to Helping Someone Overcome Shame

As a pastor or ministry leader, you can play a vital role in healing shame. Use these 3 practical, gospel-centered steps to restore identity and hope.

4 Principles for Caring for the Poor

Rick Warren explores 4 biblical principles for caring for the poor and and reflecting Christ’s heart for those in need.

Are You Overcommitted?

Why do you struggle with saying “no”?

What Do You Focus On?

Jesus said, “No one knows the day or hour when these things will happen, not even the angels in heaven or the Son himself. Only the Father knows” (Matthew 24:36 NLT).

How to Handle a ‘Dark Night of the Soul’

I intentionally reflect on God’s care in the past. That’s what the psalmist did in Psalms 42-43: he remembered the past good times of worship even when he struggled with present-tense despair.

What Do We Really Mean When We Say We Love God?

Need-love and gift-love were the marrow of the Christianity of my youth, and these two things are a part of the love of God.

Will Our Relationships with Others in Heaven Be Part of Our Eternal Rewards?

Christians will have a wonderful place to live in Heaven even without visiting others’ dwellings.

Pondering the Work of Christ

We have a Savior because of the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. There is a workable salvation!

5 Ways to Gauge Your Spiritual Maturity

How do you know if you're growing in your faith?

Focus on the Journey Instead of the Destination

God is more interested in who you're becoming than where you're going.