Discipleship

When You Take Matters Into Your Own Hands

When we become our own chief advocate, we are once again taking the place of God. Because advocating for us is actually not our job; it’s Jesus’s job.

When to Let Go of ‘Being Right’

Don’t sacrifice your peace for a hollow victory. Choose instead to release your "right of way" so that you can hold onto peace instead of pain.

Created for Relationships

There’s something about community—the relationships, the sense of belonging, the support and encouragement, the sympathy and understanding—that deepens our lives and anchors our souls.

Why Physical Fitness Can’t Be an Afterthought for Church Leaders

You may feel like you don't have time to exercise, but here are some reasons why it's possible and profitable.

How to Become a More Positive Christian

We cannot choose our circumstances in life, but we can choose the way we will respond to them.

How to Discern the Will of God

Here are a few straightforward principles from George Mueller for determining what God's will is in a given situation.

The Paradoxical Power of Humility

Humility is not a denial of strength, but an acknowledgement of who your strength comes from.

3 Warning Signs Someone Is Dabbling in the Occult

There are only two sides God's and Satan's. Be sure those you lead know who they are consulting.

4 Keys to Making Sense of Those Troubling Bible Stories

How are we meant to read passages on warfare, genocide and violence against women in the Bible?

‘I Never Knew Jesus Could Be Like This.’

These words from a frequent attender both encouraged and challenged me.

Developing Character in Real Time

We often want the serial version of God's work, but God accomplishes our growth in his timing.