Discipleship

Fight the Good Fight

Some things that happen in ministry are so absurd that if we can’t laugh, the weight will crush our soul.

Amy Orr Ewing: The As/So Dynamic

Without love, all our accomplishments, efforts and breakthroughs are just noise.

How Can We Avoid ‘Believing’ the Bible While Denying What It Actually Says?

We need to learn, and teach other people, not just to read the Bible but also how to interpret it, so they don’t end up being Bible-believing heretics or Jesus-followers who follow a Jesus different than the real Jesus of the Bible and history.

2 Indicators of a Selfless Christian Marriage

"The common denominator between these two actions is they are selfless disciplines that help keep love alive."

10 Ways to Dramatically Increase Giving in Your Church

"It takes money to lead a church to experience dynamic spiritual and numerical growth."

4 Christmas Killers—And Their Antidotes

Pete Scazzero: "Sadly, the Christmas season is a low point spiritually for most Christian leaders."

3 Things We Need to Live by God’s Spirit

"When we put willpower or conformity before God’s Spirit, we struggle with God's grace."

7 Foolish Reasons to Leave a Church

"The church exists as the vehicle to make the gospel known to the world. The church does not exist to meet your needs."

The Main Reason People Don’t Become Church Members

"Church membership should not consist of rules designed to keep people out, but ramps to help people grow."

8 Habits of Healthy Church Leaders

Matt Brown: "We are called by a great God. May we never be stagnant or half-hearted in that calling!"

5 Ways to Get People to Pay Attention When You Preach

"Here are five neuroscience insights to keep in mind as you prepare your sermons."