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.

Top 10 Church-Finance Mistakes

"We must embrace the truth that the functions of a local church do not operate for free."

Test Yourself: How Are Your Leadership Listening Skills?

"Listening is not simply a key discipleship issue. It is a core leadership issue."

10 Biblical Truths Many Christians Don’t Really Believe

"From the beginning of time, the Lord’s people have talked a better game than we have lived."

Mark Batterson: The Power of God’s Voice

"How did God create? With his voice! The universe is his way of saying, 'Look at what I can do with four words.'"

Why Growing in Christian Maturity Means Growing in Love

"I don’t need encouragement to love myself. I’m a pro at it. What I need is to love my neighbor."

How Jesus Meets Our Heart’s Deepest Longings

"Because of God’s selfless love for us, each of us can make this declaration of freedom: 'I am loved.'"

Why You Don’t Need to ‘Start’ Another Church

"The divine call to 'come and see' invites us to engage wholeheartedly in everything God intends."

Does Jeremiah 29:11 Apply to You?

"My answer: Kind of. Let me take that back: Yes, it does apply to you, but not in the way many 'claim' the passage."