Discipleship

Scott McConnell: The State of Discipleship

Discover where disciples in your church are in their journey. Then design paths to encourage progress toward biblical outcomes.

The Deity of Christ is the Heart of the Gospel

People had only to look at Jesus to see God.

Satan’s Game Plan for Spiritual Warfare

This is a warfare we are engaged in with the devil. Satan's game plan is laid bare in Scripture, but we must learn how to resist and stand firm.

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

The cost of discipleship may be hard to fathom, but once we actually follow Jesus, in this mode of self-denial, what do we find? Rest for our souls, not weariness.

The Lord Is Our Burden-Bearer

“Cast your cares on the Lord because he cares for you” (1 Peter 5:7).

How the Holy Spirit Diffused a Bad Situation

The protective dad in me was about to unleash, so I paused to pray and ask God for wisdom and grace to handle the situation in the Spirit, not in the flesh. Holy Spirit Diffused a Bad Situation.

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 This reflection invites us to turn our eyes upon Jesus with laser focus.

Matt Chandler: Victory Is Assured

Because of Jesus we can endure anything. Victory Is Assured for believers today.

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?