Discipleship

How Can We Prepare to Trust God Through Trials We Don’t Understand?

None of us knows what 2026 will bring, but no doubt it will have its difficult moments as well as its wonderful ones. How can we wisely prepare our hearts and minds to trust God through trials when they come?

Pastors Are Shepherds, Not Superheroes

Maybe it’s time we change the narrative. Expect your pastor to be a shepherd, not a superhero. Don’t demand their presence at every event or their attention at every moment.

Understanding the Longings and Language of Gen Z

It is our responsibility as leaders to reintroduce a generation to the true essence of Jesus and his original vision for the church.

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.

When Best Friends Go Their Separate Ways

Friendships are precious to me—worth fighting for, praying about, and working through. But sometimes, in spite of my best (yet imperfect) efforts, I’ve had friendships falter and fail.

The Key to Being Present for Your Family

It’s Not as Much About How Much You Work, But When

How Do You Define Masculinity?

There seems to be more confusion than ever about what it means to be a man. The Kens of the world really don’t know what it means to be a Ken.

Does Your Work Bring a Soul-Deep Excitement?

Calling is a soul-deep excitement, driven by an awareness that your life was designed by God to make a difference.