Discipleship

What Does It Mean That We’ll Still Be Finite in Heaven?

The promise of Heaven is not that we will become infinite—that would be to become inhuman. It’s that we’ll be far better finite humans than we have ever been.

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.

Why Won’t You Forgive?

Kevin Harney: "If we refuse to forgive, we compromise our witness to the amazing grace of Jesus."

Sacred Mission: Beyond Trends

Dan Kimball: “Time tests what is merely a trend or what is true to mission.”

How Integrity Drives Your Leadership

Brad Lomenick, Catalyst: Accountability is one of the great engines of leadership longevity.

When ‘Theology’ Gets in the Way

“I have found myself overwhelmed with sadness because we have time to disagree, but we don’t have time to evangelize.”

7 Ways Satan Tries to Destroy the Church

"The gates of hell shall never overcome what God started, but Satan certainly loves to disrupt what God’s church is doing."

The Secret to Authentic Ministry Relationships

Cole NeSmith: "When are we going to learn that taking care of church business is not a replacement for relationships?"

Power: Our One Great Need

Brad Powell: God's power is the common and non-negotiable need if you are to lead a church of any size.

Why I’m Thankful for the ‘New Atheists’

"I’m very thankful that God is God, and nothing surprises him. No human argument causes him to cease existing.”