Discipleship

Are We in Danger of Living Like the Rich Fool?

God graciously gives us money and possessions to meet real needs, both our own needs and the needs of others.

Ryan Kwon: Nothing to Prove

“We’re so accustomed to the church being a noun. I want our bias to be action-oriented, and a movement that goes outward.”

Only Jesus Tells Us the Truth

Let’s be careful in a culture that is confused about truth not to make the mistake of thinking Jesus is just offering another set of opinions.

Trust That God Is Good Because He Says So

You see, God is good whether we believe it or not. God—and God alone—is the final court of arbitration. As the apostle Paul wrote, “Even if everyone else is a liar, God is true” (Romans 3:4 NLT).

What Does It Mean to Turn Our Eyes upon Jesus?

"In the quiet of our own hearts, when we 'fix our eyes on Jesus,' are we looking at the true picture of Jesus, as revealed in Scripture, or the picture of Jesus we have in our minds based upon our own experiences?" -Angela (Alcorn) Stump

Matt Chandler: Victory Is Assured

Because of Jesus we can endure anything.

Don’t Affirm Talent Over Character

You may have the talent, but do you have the will to act? Do you have the will to make the hard choices? The ethical choices? The sacrificial choices?

5 Steps for Living With Discipline

The temptation when you engage in spiritual discipline is to emphasize the will. But it doesn’t have to be that way; in fact, if it is that way, our efforts are doomed to fail because our best efforts will run out of steam.

God Is Present in Our Storms

The storm did not awaken Jesus, but the cry of his disciples did.

Common Misconceptions About the Bible

When talking with people about the Christian faith, it is helpful to be able to quickly and concisely convey the significance of the Bible to the Christian faith, and to overcome some common misconceptions about it.

Take the Initiative, or Wait on God?

Return to the character of the One who promised. And remember that he never fails.