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.”

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? This season invites us to consider Room for Jesus in our everyday lives.

7 Time-Tested Principles for Beating Discouragement

Insights from the apostle Paul

Does Your Gift-Giving Include Jesus?

I know that you are bombarded with requests to give to a number of causes over the holiday season. Many might be worthy, but most will not represent truly giving to Christ.

How to Leverage Social Media for Good

There are many ways to misuse social media for good. It is so easy spread information that is incomplete, to join a nasty mob taking down someone or to engage in unproductive arguments. Too often we violate James 1:19’s admonition to be “quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to anger.” And yet it doesn’t have to be this way. The internet isn’t going anywhere, so we can either complain about how corrosive social media is or we can use our voices to elevate what is good and true and beautiful. So just as it is easy to press “send” on another nasty tweet or post, it is easy to press “send” on content that brings joy.