Discipleship

Openhanded: Matters of the Heart and the Bank Account

There are so many things that seem to beg for our resources. So what kind of mindset must we have if we are to not only be generous, but joyfully generous?

What Does It Mean That We’ll Still Be Finite in Heaven?

The promise of Heaven is not that we will become infinite—that would be to become inhuman. It’s that we’ll be far better finite humans than we have ever been.

When Familiar Becomes Careless

God wants to be in a relationship with his people that’s not marked by fear but love. Not apprehension, but an appreciation of his great grace and compassion.

Ed Stetzer: Live First, Lead Second

If you want a church that's exercising outreach, you've got to model outreach.

3 Elements of Disciplemaking

Jesus has made it possible for us to reflect God's original desire for his creation.

The Why of What We Do

The way of Jesus was to include people in his life and then help them understand it later.

3 Ways to Live Out Your God-Given Originality

"You were made to be different, to stand apart, to be a genuine expression of the creative mind and heart of God."

The Most Difficult Aspect of Prayer

"God knows what he is doing. God has his own plans. He wants our faith in him to be strong and steadfast."

10 Spiritual Shortcuts Every Church Leader Needs to Avoid

"Growth in the kingdom of God has always been small, little and slow—like a mustard seed. There is no shortcut."

Reframing Hospitality in the Church

"My greatest discovery of the last 10 years has been hospitality—the call to an open life, an open home and an open table."

The Gospel Is One, Unified Message—And Here’s Why It Matters

"Being able to articulate this clearly will help you communicate the gospel and your faith, and lead others to the truth."