Discipleship

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.

Are You Reading the Bible the Wrong Way?

It is possible to read the Bible and misunderstand the point of what God is saying.

Learning to See: The Power of Attentiveness

As leaders in the church, our role is to help people attend to the God who offers his caring presence to all places and people.

I’m ‘Pretty Much’ a Christian

Why do I believe Jesus is the only way? Because the Bible says it, and I believe in the Bible—and that’s what it comes down to. Are we going to believe what the Bible says or are we not?

Family Devotions: A Spiritual Rhythm That Includes Everyone

Every morning isn’t a home run. Sometimes it’s a sacrifice bunt that you believe that God will somehow use in the story of their lives.

Does God Exist? A Summary of Some Arguments for His Existence

How can such high-level design exist without a designer?

Are You Losing Sleep?

Too many nights, I’ve slept restlessly at best.

Is Pride in Your Blind Spot?

As puny and flawed as we are, the fact that we accomplish a few things and then decide we can live without God is all the proof anyone should ever need of our precarious condition in this universe.

Lisa Fields: Wrestling With Doubt

Oftentimes, what made you believe could actually make someone else disbelieve, because we’re all seeing it through different lenses.

Rationalizing Sin

Rule over all my life, every area, Lord Jesus.