Discipleship

How Can We Prepare to Trust God Through Trials We Don’t Understand?

Randy Alcorn - January 14, 2026

None of us knows what 2026 will bring, but no doubt it will have its difficult moments as well as its wonderful ones. How can we wisely prepare our hearts and minds to trust God through trials when they come?

Pastors Are Shepherds, Not Superheroes

Greg Stier - January 8, 2026

Maybe it’s time we change the narrative. Expect your pastor to be a shepherd, not a superhero. Don’t demand their presence at every event or their attention at every moment.

Understanding the Longings and Language of Gen Z

Hannah Gronowski Barnett - January 8, 2026

It is our responsibility as leaders to reintroduce a generation to the true essence of Jesus and his original vision for the church.

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3 Crucial Principles of Discipleship

Brad Powell - April 9, 2015

Brad Powell: "There is no 'best model' for making disciples. Don't believe anyone who tells you otherwise."

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Why the Metric for Love Is Sacrifice

Ken Wytsma - April 7, 2015

"Our culture’s concept of love is primarily self-driven and pleasure-seeking. Jesus’ love expects and anticipates sacrifice."

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The Glaring Problem with Our Prayers

Steven Futrick - April 1, 2015

Yes, pray longer. Yes, pray more frequently. But what does it matter if you pray for five minutes or ten? Once a day or twice a day?

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4 Ways to Be an Emotionally Healthy Leader

Pete Scazzero - April 1, 2015

Pete Scazzero: "Biblically, It's not possible for a Christian to be spiritually mature while remaining emotionally immature."

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Why We Must Teach Apologetics Unapologetically

Dan Kimball - March 31, 2015

Dan Kimball: "I don’t think there ever has been a more urgent need to teach apologetics."

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Risen With Christ—Empty Tomb

Robert Crosby - March 31, 2015

The events in the life of Jesus bring meaning to the events of our own. Theologians call this Identification with Christ. I call it discoveringYour Easter I.D.

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9 Signs We Are Asleep in the Light

Brad Powell - March 30, 2015

God has called us to wake the world to Jesus. A mission that's impossible if we're asleep in the light.

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Crucified With Christ—Calvary

Robert Crosby - March 30, 2015

The events in the life of Jesus bring meaning to the events of our own. Theologians call this Identification with Christ. I call it discoveringYour Easter I.D.

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