Discipleship

There’s No Contradiction Between God’s Empowerment and Our Efforts to Battle Sin

The Christian life is not a choice between loving and trusting Jesus, and making an effort to avoid temptation and sin. It is not either/or—it is both/and.

Are You Reading the Bible the Wrong Way?

It is possible to read the Bible and misunderstand the point of what God is saying.

A Heart Satisfied With Jesus Alone

Culture whispers that fulfillment is about getting more, being more, achieving more. But I know the truth—chasing those things will always wear me out and leave me thirsty.

8 Steps to Create Margin in Your Life

How do you create more space for the things that matter in your schedule?

What to Do When Cynicism Creeps In

Here's how I battled cynicism.

Evangelism and Costly Discipleship

Following Christ is costly, but worth it.

Alan Briggs: Why Busy Isn’t Best

If we’re going to slow down and become more present to families, teams and congregations, we must make a shift from an efficiency mindset to an effectiveness mindset.

Are We Living by Faith or Feelings?

Freeing your faith from the tyranny of emotions

Learning to Abide With Jesus

Being Present in Your Prayer Time

What Does It Mean to Have Childlike Faith?

Cultivating the Kind of Faith That Leads to the Kingdom

We’re All ‘Innkeepers’ Deciding If There’s Room for Jesus

We string our lights, trim our trees, talk about the holiday, hear recorded songs mentioning the birth of Jesus… But how many people actually take time for him? While we run around the malls and buy things for everyone we know, we can forget to make room in our schedules for him.