Discipleship

Pastors Are Shepherds, Not Superheroes

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

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

Walking Like Jesus

Jesus seems to have an unhurried pace. That is to say, he always seems to have time to stop for people, even when doing so was annoying to those around him.

What Does It Mean That Christ Ransomed Us?

Like many biblical terms, such as hope, love, and joy, we have to define what Scripture means by ransom.

There’s No Fast Track to Spiritual Growth

Growing spiritually should be of high importance for every believer. But how can we begin to?

Why Do We Believe So Many Lies about Heaven?

Many Christians who’ve gone to church all their adult lives (especially those under fifty) can’t recall having heard a single sermon on heaven.

How Is God Transforming You?

Growing spiritually is something that can be served by other people but ultimately must be owned personally by you.

What Happens When We Fail to Live In God’s Word?

Christians who own numerous Bibles which they rarely open are thumbing their noses at the saints of old who paid the ultimate price.

Where Do You Go for Complete and Total Fulfillment?

How did I get here? This certainly isn’t how I imagined my life turning out. In fact, it’s more than that - this isn’t how it ought to be at all!

Saying ‘I’m Sorry’ Is Transformative

Use whichever you feel seems most authentic and sounds like yourself. For me, I prefer, “I apologize.” I just said that to someone today and it saved a relationship. It’s freeing. It’s therapeutic. It’s the Christ-like and right thing to do.

The Cost of Discipleship Pales in Comparison to What We Gain in Following Jesus

Once we actually follow Jesus, in this mode of self-denial, what do we find? Rest for our souls, not weariness.