Discipleship

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.

Are You Reading the Bible the Wrong Way?

It is possible to read the Bible and misunderstand the point of what God is saying.

Following Jesus Is a Life-Changing Act

To follow Jesus means that your heart is fully His, not divided in its loyalties. Jesus didn’t want little professions and half-hearted commitments or weak, watered-down responses.

How God’s Kingdom Is Different Than Counterfeit Kingdoms

Exploring God’s miraculous validation of his rule over the nations

3 Keys to Participating With God

As Christians, we do not have to wonder if God is with us. The question is just how aware we are of him, not whether or not he is there.

You Can Recognize Them By Their Fruit

If there is any lesson we can pull from church history, it is to draw a clearer line between the activity of God and the virtue (or lack thereof) of men and women.

What Sustains Our Courage as Christians?

Three characteristics of courage from Daniel 3 and what they teach us about trusting God in the midst of fearful circumstances.

You Matter

We need to get rid of this me-first, what’s-in-it-for-me mindset and start thinking biblically. We need to start asking what we can do to help others and serve others.

How to Live Faithfully Now in Light of Future Glory

Three characteristics of eternally-minded Christians

When You Still Feel Condemned

Feelings of condemnation disappear – sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly. In His timing, you will be able to set aside what others may think of you or act towards you. God loves you no matter what!