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.

Letter to a Christian Experiencing Great Suffering and Tempted Towards Suicide

As hard as daily life is for you, I cannot stress emphatically enough the importance of saying no to the temptation to take your life.

When You Want to Ask ‘Why?’

This is often where the “why” leads us – it leads us not to specific answers but to God. And that is a very good thing.

A Different Kind of Hope

We discover that being a prisoner of hope in Jesus Christ is life-giving. He is the path to ultimate freedom.

Trusting God Involves Letting Go (and Other Truths From Corrie ten Boom)

Corrie Ten Boom learned to trust God early through the faith of her family.

What Does It Mean That Christ Ransomed Us?

Like many biblical terms, such as hope, love, and joy, we have to define what Scripture means by ransom.

There’s No Fast Track to Spiritual Growth

Growing spiritually should be of high importance for every believer. But how can we begin to?

Why Do We Believe So Many Lies about Heaven?

Many Christians who’ve gone to church all their adult lives (especially those under fifty) can’t recall having heard a single sermon on heaven.

How Is God Transforming You?

Growing spiritually is something that can be served by other people but ultimately must be owned personally by you.