Discipleship

Only Jesus Tells Us the Truth

Let’s be careful in a culture that is confused about truth not to make the mistake of thinking Jesus is just offering another set of opinions.

Take a Tech Break

Try consciously counting how many times you reach for [your phone] even in a single hour.

Kyle Strobel: Power in Weakness

“Christians should become powerful Christians. But it’s only ever a power made perfect in our weakness, and it’s only ever a power that comes from God.”

Forgiving Difficult People—Is It Possible?

"We don’t have to give bitterness a seat at our table. We can let Jesus sit down instead."

6 Signs Your Church Is Gospel-Focused

"It’s easy for the mechanics of ministry to minimize the mystery of the gospel."

5 Ways to Climb Out of a Spiritual Rut

"You’re in a spiritual rut. Your inspiration’s gone. And you’re not sure why. Here are some practical steps that have helped me."

What It Means to Be a ‘Peculiar People’

"Long before this predicament, this issue of our chasing something that could never be caught, God had in mind a solution."

10 Transformative Lessons for Healthy Churches and Leaders

"When we have overlooked issues of character because of natural abilities or effectiveness, we have always paid a price."

3 Reasons Preaching Is Essential to Discipleship

"Preaching is the channel God has chosen for much of the transformation that occurs in the believer's life."

4 Spiritual Disciplines Pastors Often Neglect

"I have a hunch that we often unintentionally miss these practices. As you read each one, ask yourself when you last practiced it."

The Selfie Culture: Who Are We Worshipping?

"It appears people have lost the ability to appreciate the world around them without inserting themselves in it."