Discipleship

How Can We Avoid ‘Believing’ the Bible While Denying What It Actually Says?

We need to learn, and teach other people, not just to read the Bible but also how to interpret it, so they don’t end up being Bible-believing heretics or Jesus-followers who follow a Jesus different than the real Jesus of the Bible and history.

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.

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.

How the Church Can Care for Those Seeking Healing from Abuse

Here are practical steps for church leaders and counselors helping to walk trauma victims through the healing process.

When You Sin Don’t Lose Heart

We are not meant to wallow in our failures. God's mercy is not contingent on our perfection.