Discipleship

Rediscover the Wonder of Christmas

Many years before the birth of Jesus Christ, God becoming a child, there was a prophecy in Isaiah 9:2, 6­­–7 that declared the coming of this child as the hope and wonder of this world.

3 Steps to Helping Someone Overcome Shame

As a pastor or ministry leader, you can play a vital role in healing shame. Use these 3 practical, gospel-centered steps to restore identity and hope.

4 Principles for Caring for the Poor

Rick Warren explores 4 biblical principles for caring for the poor and and reflecting Christ’s heart for those in need.

Your Emotional Life and Spiritual Life Are Connected

The truth is that emotions never die. They are only buried alive. They always resurface, leaking into other parts of our lives and relationships.

Giving, the Gift of Happiness

Sure, receiving a gift is great, and our hearts should be full of praise to God for what he has given us—first and foremost his Son, but also thousands of other smaller gifts we seldom think about.

5 Reasons Prayer Can Be Challenging

And How to Break Through

The Divine Paradox of God’s Sovereignty and Meaningful Human Choice

We need to establish our positions in light of all Scripture, not just our preferred passages that support what we wish to believe.

Are You Praying? Really Praying?

“At the same time, pray also for us that God may open a door to us for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains” (Col 4:3)

Where Do You Go With Your Doubts?

We all have questions. What do you do with yours?

True Love: Poetry or Perseverance?

The two of you forged a great relationship and dug deeper into your souls and forever bonded.

What Is God’s Common Grace?

Another thing I appreciate about common grace is its irony. God gives atheists not only food to eat and air to breathe, but also the very minds and wills and logic that they use to argue against him.