Discipleship

What Does It Mean That We’ll Still Be Finite in Heaven?

The promise of Heaven is not that we will become infinite—that would be to become inhuman. It’s that we’ll be far better finite humans than we have ever been.

When Familiar Becomes Careless

God wants to be in a relationship with his people that’s not marked by fear but love. Not apprehension, but an appreciation of his great grace and compassion.

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.

Staying the Course Even When It’s Hard

I’ve been a believer for 49 years, but I still battle with faith some days.

Intimidated by the Bible

As we think about the importance of Bible engagement and discipleship, a natural question arises: why is it that so many own numerous Bibles, yet so few actually read them?

In This World, But Not of It

Believe. Become. Behave. Our faith leads to transformation which leads to a different set of behaviors. Tucked inside that formula is the importance of the way we think.

Raising Faithful Stewards

Children who grow up getting most of what they want without having to earn it have a predictable future.

What We Say Matters

James reminds us that the tongue is not easy to tame (James 3:1-12) – but still we must.

Why Are the Names of God Important?

The names of God are a promise to believers in Him; they call to mind the unchanging character of God and invite us to know this particular attribute of God in a given circumstance.

We’re Here for the Sake of Others

The Paradigm-Shifting Reminder That It’s Not About Me

Why Do We Cry?

The Spiritual Benefits of Surrendering to Tears