Discipleship

How Can We Prepare to Trust God Through Trials We Don’t Understand?

None of us knows what 2026 will bring, but no doubt it will have its difficult moments as well as its wonderful ones. How can we wisely prepare our hearts and minds to trust God through trials when they come?

Pastors Are Shepherds, Not Superheroes

Maybe it’s time we change the narrative. Expect your pastor to be a shepherd, not a superhero. Don’t demand their presence at every event or their attention at every moment.

Understanding the Longings and Language of Gen Z

It is our responsibility as leaders to reintroduce a generation to the true essence of Jesus and his original vision for the church.

Following Jesus When I Don’t Feel Like It—Part 2

Sometimes you have to start obeying before the feelings come.

Following Jesus When I Don’t Feel Like It—Part 1

It's dangerous to let your feelings dictate your faith.

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."