Discipleship

Rediscover the Wonder of Christmas

Many years before the birth of Jesus Christ, God becoming a child, there was a prophecy in Isaiah 9:2, 6­­–7 that declared the coming of this child as the hope and wonder of this world.

3 Steps to Helping Someone Overcome Shame

As a pastor or ministry leader, you can play a vital role in healing shame. Use these 3 practical, gospel-centered steps to restore identity and hope.

4 Principles for Caring for the Poor

Rick Warren explores 4 biblical principles for caring for the poor and and reflecting Christ’s heart for those in need.

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.

Trials Make Us Crave God’s Mercy and Love

We forget God to our own detriment. Suffering and death remind us of Him in ways that pleasure and prosperity don’t.

How To Thrive When Life Is Stressing You Out

Another way to thrive in stressful times is to fall in love with living out your faith. No matter what you do each day, no matter what job you have, there are always moments for ministry.

Rejecting God’s Forgiveness

The only unforgivable sin is rejecting the forgiveness of God.

When You Find Yourself Drifting

The love of Christ meets us in those in between times when we are tempted to stray.

Do You Recognize These Symptoms of Stress?

Prolonged stress makes you more forgetful.

What Does God Enjoy?

Does the Lord ever summon an angel in and say, “Look at that waterfall! And take a gander at those butterflies. Didn’t we do good?”