Discipleship

The Narrow Path for the Long Haul

The benefits of having faith stretch far beyond a spiritual checkbox. They seep into how I handle stress, find hope, and relate to others.

Suffering From Spiritual Anemia

We need not starve our souls or allow our relationship with God through Christ to fade like the dying embers of an untended fire. We can seek the face of God.

The Moment of Exposure

On Judgment Day, I won’t hide. I won’t run. Not because I’m innocent, but because I’m forgiven. Jesus paid it all.

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.

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.'