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.

What Good Things Are Keeping You from Essential Things?

The story of Martha is an important reminder to focus on the essential things that are in front of us every day.

Brokenness: God’s Strange Pathway to Greatness

God can use our brokenness and weakness to build us into the leaders he wants us to be.

Beyond Basic: How the Gospel Is Gaining Traction With Army Recruits

Many who join the Army are searching for purpose, and Army chaplains are there with answers.

Living Wholeheartedly for God

So many people live half-hearted lives; the story of Caleb encourages us to live fully for God.

Living Both Deep AND Wide

We must pursue a faith that is both deep and wide. Here's why.

What Real Rest Looks Like for a Pastor

I had preconceived notions of what a sabbatical should look like, but then I read something that changed everything.

3 Needs That Can Only Be Met in Community

Each of us has significant needs that can only be met through the mutuality of biblical community. Here are three pivotal ones.

How to Look Past Yourself to Be Kind to Others

You may feel like other people have got it all together, but if you take the time to listen, you'll see we're all dealing with something.