Discipleship

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.

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.

Confessions of a Reluctant Evangelical

"Just as I did not choose my blood family, I did not decide who would come into this space of grace and peace through Christ."

10 Signs You Are a Narcissistic Pastor

"Unfortunately, ministry can give rise to narcissism. We are often in the limelight and get kudos from others that feed our egos."

9 Breakthrough Prayers for the Local Church

"Let’s pray as never before for God to expand the witness and influence of his church in this world."

3 Keys to Incarnational Leadership

“We might not get to see all of God’s legacy in our lives, but we will get to see some—and that is worth everything.”

‘Why Does God Speak to Others But Not to Me?’

"How do we hear God’s voice? Here are five truths that will help you to hear God more clearly in your life."

John Eldredge: Facing the Inevitable

"We mistake the promise of the kingdom for the reality and give our being over to its shadow."

Find Your Voice, Awaken Your Heart, Change the World

"You were created to speak up for God in some arena. Now is the time to find your voice and let your heart be awakened."

Colin Kaepernick, the NFL and Protesting the National Anthem: How Should Christians Respond?

"Our first action before reaching for Twitter or Facebook should be to prayerfully reflect on the causes behind these reactions."