Discipleship

Key Takeaways From the Practical Guide to ‘Come Away and Rest’

I’m thrilled that Alyson has published an important book about stepping away from the chaotic noise of the world and into the rest of Jesus in “Come Away and Rest: A Guide to Personal Spiritual Retreats.”

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.”

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.

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.