Discipleship

Learn to Linger in Grief

Imagine a church where grief isn’t ignored, but it also isn’t hopeless. Where lament isn’t a sign of weak faith, but an act of worship.

An Invitation to Pray

Praying specific can become an exciting adventure and partnership with God– truly seeking to pray the heart, mind and will of the Father!

Expect to Be Different

Avoiding interaction with the world will ensure not only that the world dies but that your church will too. This is the way salt works: it is either used proactively or it becomes destructive to the one who has it.

How to Love People You Don’t Like

We are commanded to love our enemies, yet the power to love doesn't come from sheer willpower, but from God's promise to us.

Mobilizing God’s People God’s Way

The way we motivate and mobilize volunteers often isn't God's way; fortunately, Paul lays a roadmap in Ephesians.

Tackling 3 Big Marriage Challenges Together

My wife Donna and I have learned some hard-earned lessons from 30 years of marriage that might be helpful in your own.

How to Recognize Repentance in a Restoration Process

We should not rush the restoration process, but instead be patient to see the fruit of true repentance.

7 Comments That Make Pastors Cringe

Here are seven things to avoid saying to any pastor, no matter helpful they might seem.

Why Attentive Listening Is Essential for the Witness of the Church Today

Holiness starts not with abstinence, but in unity with Christ.

How to Be Thankful in Times of Division

In this season in our nation's history when the divisions are deep, let's remind ourselves of who we are and who God is.

Giving Thanks in All Circumstances

No matter our circumstances, God is worthy of our thanksgiving.