Discipleship

Rediscover the Wonder of Christmas

Many years before the birth of Jesus Christ, God becoming a child, there was a prophecy in Isaiah 9:2, 6­­–7 that declared the coming of this child as the hope and wonder of this world.

3 Steps to Helping Someone Overcome Shame

As a pastor or ministry leader, you can play a vital role in healing shame. Use these 3 practical, gospel-centered steps to restore identity and hope.

4 Principles for Caring for the Poor

Rick Warren explores 4 biblical principles for caring for the poor and and reflecting Christ’s heart for those in need.

3 Ways to Be Frustrated With Your Church

As consumers, we expect a certain degree of service and preferential treatment in exchange for our loyalty. We expect our needs and desires to be catered to.

Truth Is Key for the Future of Our Faith

A commitment to unvarnished truth as a permanent value would protect a culture from corruption and other forces of power.

Homesick for Heaven

Nothing is more often misdiagnosed than our homesickness for Heaven.

How Are You Embracing Your Senior Years?

Being able to invest in the next generation of kingdom workers is a rare privilege, one I do not take for granted.

No One Is Ever Too Old to Be Used by God

No one is ever too old or to set in their ways that the Holy Spirit can’t change their hearts.

Be Real and Open Up

Deepen your connection to the Lord with a prayer journal of personal "psalms."

God Has High Standards for His Children

If we’re not going to believe, the least we could do is have the strength of our lack of convictions and be consistent.

How Will You Respond to Trials?

Trials give us the chance to display what we truly believe.