Discipleship

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.

A Heart Satisfied With Jesus Alone

Culture whispers that fulfillment is about getting more, being more, achieving more. But I know the truth—chasing those things will always wear me out and leave me thirsty.

How Can I Keep Trusting God If He Hasn’t Answered My Deepest Prayers?

We impoverish God in our minds when we say there must be answers to our prayers on the material plane; the biggest answers to our prayers are in the realm of the unseen.

How Do I Discover God’s Plan for My Life?

As much as I would like to say there is an easy step-by-step approach to finding that answer, there simply is not. However, I do believe there are a few ways that God has revealed His plans in my own life.

Temptations of Money

The more money we have, the safer we tend to feel.

Is Physical Activity Related to Spiritual Practices?

Having a plan is essential to doing both well. If I don’t know my plans and goals for each day of exercise, I may not be as focused or intentional as I need to be.

It Took Just One Talk on a Front Porch

We have no way of knowing what casual conversation, what idle word, God will be using to do eternal things.

Carpe Diem, Moms

It is a huge responsibility to parent a child. Not just at the beginning of life but also in the middle and at the end. Because being a mother never stops.

More Than Taking a Nap

Cultivating a life of rest involves understanding its value, learning to take breaks, and allowing margin in our lives.

Is it Possible to Be Too Focused on Heaven?

There have surely always been Christians who have practiced an easy kind of discipleship, believing that the gospel is exclusively about their eternal destination with no implications for their present situation.