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.

Fearmongering: The Cheapest Kind of Preaching

"Paul thought teachings of the Lord’s return and the believers’ victory over and escape from this world should comfort us."

Special Report: The Bible and the Church

“If indeed the Scriptures are ‘God-breathed,’ when you take away the breath, you’re left with what humans can produce.”

Making Disciples: The Math of the Kingdom

"We need to see discipleship as holistic, as this will affect their ability to be healthy disciples who make healthy disciples."

The No. 1 Obstacle of the American Church

"Nothing has built a taller, deeper and thicker wall in the hearts of people and in the churches of our land."

The UnFormation Age: Reclaiming the Lost Art of Christian Mysticism

“A mystic is one whose theology is not only known, preached or believed—it is experienced.”

9 Life Habits of People Who Are Wise

"Though wisdom is hard to pin down, Scripture presents some common habits of wise people."

‘Move in Her Direction’: A Simple but Powerful Lesson on Biblical Reconciliation

"It’s a small change that yields amazing results. Over the next seven days, try it and see what happens."

10 Keys to a Spiritual Breakthrough

"The Bible has powerful instructions on encountering God and experiencing spiritual breakthroughs in your life."