Discipleship

14 Verses to Prepare You for Spiritual Warfare

14 Scriptures for Christians to prepare for spiritual warfare by standing firm, resisting the enemy, and finding courage in God’s promises.

3 Warning Signs Someone Is Dabbling in the Occult

There are only two sides God's and Satan's. Be sure those you lead know who they are consulting.

12 Signs You Are a Modern-Day Pharisee

"Here is the reality: Pharisees still exist today. And nobody wants to be a modern-day Pharisee. It just happens."

8 Insights About Marriage and Ministry

Ed Stetzer: "Allow me to share a few things that Donna and I have seen after almost 30 years of a ministry marriage."

10 Signs You Don’t Handle Change Well

"To bear long-term fruit for Christ, we need to recognize that some things must die so something new can grow."

Christlike Discipline: No More Mr. Nice Guy

"In some cases the only authentic expression of true love is that of tough love. Anything else isn’t really love at all."

The Mingling of Souls and the Meaning of Love

Matt Chandler: "We’re people who say, 'No, I won’t bail. I’ve given myself for better or for worse to this person.'"

My No. 1 Mistake as a Leader

"Growing in love was not my number one aim. I focused on bigger, better and faster— like most of the leaders around me."

5 Marriage Landmines to Avoid When Change Comes

William Vanderbloemen: "Avoid these five landmines, and your pastoral transition is guaranteed to go as smoothly as possible."

Should Christians Be Encouraged to Arm Themselves?

John Piper: Why carrying concealed weapons works against the counter-cultural, self-sacrificing, soul-saving cause of Christ.

Discipleship: Are We Hosts or Producers?

Bobby Gruenewald: “The tension isn’t as much between evangelism or discipleship, but how actively we participate in both."