Discipleship

Key Takeaways From the Practical Guide to ‘Come Away and Rest’

I’m thrilled that Alyson has published an important book about stepping away from the chaotic noise of the world and into the rest of Jesus in “Come Away and Rest: A Guide to Personal Spiritual Retreats.”

Are We in Danger of Living Like the Rich Fool?

God graciously gives us money and possessions to meet real needs, both our own needs and the needs of others.

Ryan Kwon: Nothing to Prove

“We’re so accustomed to the church being a noun. I want our bias to be action-oriented, and a movement that goes outward.”

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."

3 Ways We Hate Sin in Others More Than in Ourselves

"We can easily hate the sins of others more than we hate our own. We need God’s grace to overcome this."

7 Ways to Make Your Sermons More Listenable

"The brain tires easily. If a speaker does not give breaks for the listener’s brain to rest, it will take its own breaks."

5 Keys to Addressing Immaturity in Your Church

"The higher up, or deeper in, people progress as leaders, the more their immaturities and gaps reveal themselves."

Does Sexual Purity Still Matter in the Church?

"What if the problem with 'purity' is much deeper? What if the problem is the message itself?"

An Unexpected but Biblical Truth About Christian Giving

"It’s just like the lost who, upon receiving such a great salvation, tend to overflow with joy and generosity."