Discipleship

14 Verses to Prepare You for Spiritual Warfare

14 Scriptures for Christians to prepare for spiritual warfare by standing firm, resisting the enemy, and finding courage in God’s promises.

3 Warning Signs Someone Is Dabbling in the Occult

There are only two sides God's and Satan's. Be sure those you lead know who they are consulting.

12 Signs You Are a Modern-Day Pharisee

"Here is the reality: Pharisees still exist today. And nobody wants to be a modern-day Pharisee. It just happens."

Expect to Be Different

Avoiding interaction with the world will ensure not only that the world dies but that your church will too. This is the way salt works: it is either used proactively or it becomes destructive to the one who has it.

Gospel-Centered Youth Ministry

Putting evangelism at the center of your disciple-making strategy is the game-changer.

Jimmy Dodd: The Counter to ‘Me First’ Culture

Ubuntu finds good in individual uniqueness and difference, but always in the context of togetherness and community.

When You Take Matters Into Your Own Hands

When we become our own chief advocate, we are once again taking the place of God. Because advocating for us is actually not our job; it’s Jesus’s job.

When to Let Go of ‘Being Right’

Don’t sacrifice your peace for a hollow victory. Choose instead to release your "right of way" so that you can hold onto peace instead of pain.

Beyond Burnout: Finding God in the Ashes

Where you are burned out, and you’re just desperately craving some real comfort, Jesus breaks himself into a feast for you, so that you can savor and taste and see that the Lord is good, and your heart can burn with hope within you again.

Created for Relationships

There’s something about community—the relationships, the sense of belonging, the support and encouragement, the sympathy and understanding—that deepens our lives and anchors our souls.

How a Simple Habit Can Reset Your Soul

Meditating on God’s Word every day corrects my thinking, convicts my heart, and shapes my theology. It’s the plumb line for what I believe, how I live, and the Gospel I preach.