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.

The Beauty of Declining Invitations

Sometimes you immediately know you should say no. In that case, a firm but gracious no is appropriate. It may feel awkward, but that uncomfortable emotion will quickly pass.

Every Word Inspired

The Bible reveals God’s plan for redeeming his people. The story has ups and downs, unexpected plot twists, failures and successes. It’s not G-rated, and all the characters are flawed, with one exception—Jesus.

Why We Can’t Edit Our Faith

We Must Have Courage When the Pressure to Conform Rises

God Calls Us to Find Happiness in Him

You may not be accustomed to thinking that God commands us to be happy. But it’s a fact. And I’m betting it’s a command most of us would like to obey!

God’s Will: How Others Have Found It

Don’t lean only on a spiritual gifts inventory. No inventory is enough to help us know how God wants to use us. It’s only one tool among many others to determine God’s will.

A Compassionate Response to Church Hurt

Our call is the same as it always has been: Be like Jesus, who, in every interaction with the vulnerable and abused—in every interaction with those who were undignified and commodified and objectified—Jesus offered compassion, dignity and new destiny.

Jesus Is Our Rescuer

According to the Bible, he rescues from sin and death. Jesus jumps into the sea of sin and death and hauls our lifeless bodies to the shore. Then, He leans low, and breathes new life into us.

Learning to Pray With Eyes Wide Open

With eyes wide open I have prayed with and for people who are spiritually wayward. It has not only drawn me closer to my Lord, but it has propelled me to look beyond myself and join him on his mission.