Discipleship

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.

There’s No Contradiction Between God’s Empowerment and Our Efforts to Battle Sin

The Christian life is not a choice between loving and trusting Jesus, and making an effort to avoid temptation and sin. It is not either/or—it is both/and.

Are You Reading the Bible the Wrong Way?

It is possible to read the Bible and misunderstand the point of what God is saying.

Gratitude Coupled with Humble Service Multiples Happiness

Proud, presumptuous people always think they deserve better. If the day goes well, they don’t notice. If it doesn’t, it’s a great disappointment, and someone else is always to blame.

The 8 Things That Have Stretched My Faith the Most

And how God has come through for me

Watch Out for These Lies the Devil Says About God’s Word

If I were the devil, I would do everything in my power to keep you from the Word of God.

In a Dry and Weary Land

You can continue to do the hard work, day after day – and maybe year after year.

The Story of the Bible Told Through Trees

Trees appear throughout the Bible as signposts of God's promises and relentless grace.

Praying God’s Word

When our prayers are empowered by Scripture, those prayers often arise most naturally when we have already read, memorized, and deeply considered a passage.

Seeking God’s Timing Every Time

Recognizing that there is "a time for everything under heaven" encourages us to seek God's timing in all aspects of life.

8 Risks of a ‘Pick-and-Choose’ Christianity

We miss things that we need for our spiritual walk. It’s easy to choose to do the things we like doing in our Christianity; what’s tough is choosing the things that most convict and challenge our souls.