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 Do People Need From Preachers?

The people who come to our churches are spiritually starving, and our primary task is helping them get to know God.

Preparing Kids for College to Challenge Their Faith

The college environment is often hostile to childhood faith, so how do we prepare kids to leave college with their faith intact?

3 Ways to Get Control of Your Tech Usage

If we don't control our use of technology, it will control us. Here are three ways to take charge.

The Improbable Math of the Gospel

Three chapters in Matthew communicate the essence of our faith and show us how to reach out with the gospel.

7 Keys for Persevering in Ministry

Hebrews 12:1–3 provides both stunning reasons to keep running our race and some ways to do that.

How to Foil Satan’s Go-To Temptation

One of Satan's most insidious tactics strikes at the foundation of our identity; here is how Jesus responded, and how we should too.

Common Mistakes in Pursuing Multiplication—Part 1

If multiplication is our goal, we need to avoid making these mistakes that undermine our efforts in making new disciples.

Common Mistakes in Building Discipleship Relationships—Part 2

The purpose of our discipleship-focused relationships can often get sidetracked. Here are things to pay attention to in order to stay on track.