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.

6 Marks of a Missional Church

"Rather than seeing your church as a social club for its own good, what if your church embraced its missionary identity?"

Success Can Destroy a Ministry—Here Are 3 Antidotes to Self-Destruction

"It doesn’t just happen to senior pastors of big churches. Whether you’re at a church of 20 or 20,000, you could be next."

Louie Giglio: Slaying Your Spiritual Giants

"You and I can never bring down giants through our own efforts. It is, and always will be, Jesus who brings freedom."

10 Signs Your Pastor Needs Prayer

"I’ve seen the most patient, giving pastors surprisingly lose their cool when other issues are weighing on them."

The Style of Your Church Doesn’t Matter (So Stop Judging)

"No wonder this world is often turned off by followers of Jesus. Lord, keep us from becoming Pharisees."

No, Christians Don’t See the Eclipse as a Sign of the Apocalypse

"For those few spreading fear about an eclipse, you’re embarrassing Christians, not representing Christ."

The 7 Irrefutable Laws of Servant Leadership

"Jesus characterized himself as a servant. The way to greatness in the kingdom, he said, is through serving."

10 Differences Between Confidence and Spiritual Arrogance

"A cocky leader is not a leader with simply too much confidence; confidence and arrogance are very different traits."