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.

Jesus Is Praying for Us—Here’s What That Means

Jesus was always praying. If Jesus, being God, felt the necessity to pray, then how much more should we pray?

David Fitch: Recognizing Christ’s Presence—Part 1

What is love? It’s not a sentiment. In the Bible, it’s “he loved us by giving himself up for us."

David Fitch: The Mystery of God’s Presence Through Us—Part 2

"Wherever God’s presence is, we come into relationship one to another in a space where God wants to do something new."

Let God Speak, Just Listen

"When it comes to prayer, the most important part isn’t speaking. It’s listening!"

J.D. Greear: Is Your God Too Small?—Part 1

"It was as if I had my own little solar system and God was the missing planet."

J.D. Greear: Rediscovering Awestruck Wonder—Part 2

"Everything we need for a clear vision of our big God has been given to us in the Bible."

Turn Disagreements Into Friendship

"Do you disagree with someone? Instead of distancing yourself, befriend them. Sit down and listen to them."

The Danger of Comparison in Marriage

"Set down the comparison that has robbed you of joy. Trust that Jesus is enough."