Discipleship

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.

Are You Reading the Bible the Wrong Way?

It is possible to read the Bible and misunderstand the point of what God is saying.

6 Times When Prayer Isn’t Enough

"If you are doing these six biblical commands, dedicate yourself to prayer and call on God on behalf of our nation."

The Scripture That Is Most Overlooked by Pastors

"Many a servant of the Lord has been treated less kindly by Christians than any business in town would treat an employee."

‘Why Me?’ An Atheist and Drug Addict Finds God

“I was not seeking God. I was not calling out to him or even thinking about God. For God to do that for me is crazy."

Avoiding the Perfectionism Trap

Pete Scazzero: "Part of what makes us human is our imperfections and mistakes. Only God is perfect."

9 Signs You Are a Healthy Christian

"It should be the goal of every Christian to walk true to the characteristics that Christ calls out of our lives."

How Growing Churches Can Maintain Strong Community

Bobby Gruenewald: “A church’s ability to grow and to make people feel needed and known shouldn’t feel mutually exclusive.”

3 Ways Suffering Makes Us Holy

Ed Stetzer: "As disciples of Jesus, we must use hard times to harness who we really are in Christ."

3 Critical Truths About Spiritual Warfare

"When spiritual warfare becomes our primary lens, we risk getting stuck in an immature level of underdevelopment."