Discipleship

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.

The Origin of Everything

Until we recognize the authority of a God who not only creates but also defines, we will chase after the wind.

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.”

There Is Still Great Opportunity to Serve Jesus After Age 70 and Beyond

I love to be around older people who can encourage others to serve Jesus after age 70.

Listen to Your Anger When You Get Mad

If we find ourselves getting angry, chances are the anger was already in our hearts. Listen to your anger as the fuse is lit.

Spiritual Backstories

Churches can be places where followers of Christ carefully listen to and pray through people’s life stories with empathy, guiding them toward hope and healing through spiritual backstories.

A Legacy of People-Building

A life spent helping people is a beautiful life

Giving the Absolute Minimum

Love God. Love your neighbor. That’s it. The absolute minimum for faith in action.

Navigating the Election With Voting With Responsibility and Peace

When we vote with responsibility, we’re not binding our consciences to a particular candidate. We are simply trying to better our country as best we can. Part of “loving your neighbors” is caring about issues affecting them (not just issues affecting you).

When God Uses Ordinary People

Have you ever looked at a young person with extraordinary talents and gifts–looks, presence, brains, personality, and eloquence–and thought, “God uses ordinary people”?

God’s Goodness in Our Struggles

Our lives are filled with tragedy until we see our pain through the lens of God's goodness.