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.

Common Mistakes in Establishing Disciples—Part 3

Establishing a person in the faith is an essential part of disciple making. Here are common ways we short-change discipleship.

You Grow As a Christian the Same Way You Became One

God's acceptance is not based on how well we live the Christian life, but on Christ's finished work on the cross.

‘Mind the Alligators’: A Lesson in Spiritual Vigilance

A safari in Botswana reminded me of the importance of being wary of the Devil and focusing on the kingdom.

How to Build a Culture of Discipleship at Your Church

Many leadership development programs don't take advantage of the ways people really learn. Here's how to do it better.

How to Make It Through a Difficult Transition

Whether or not you're currently in a season of transition, these steps will help you make it through with your joy and faith intact.

8 Benefits of Silence and Solitude

In a world that constantly bombards us with stimulation, the disciplines of solitude and silence have never been more important.

Why Christianity Must Be Both Personal and Public

There are personal and public aspects of our faith—our private devotion fuels our public expression.

Seize the Opportunities God Gives You

We have a finite time in this world and have been given talents to invest. Invest them well.