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.

How Do Christians Deal With Sorrow?

As believers, we can know we will see that person again in heaven. That is God’s great gift to us. His Son Jesus personally intervened and turned death into victory.

My Unplanned Vow of Silence

4 things I learned about listening when sickness forced me to be silent.

Natasha Sistrunk Robinson: A Safe Place for Women

When we survey Jesus’ encounters with vulnerable people—especially women—in the New Testament, we see him responding with kindness. Jesus loves and cares for the plight of women.

Studying God’s Word Will Change Your Life

There is no virtue in having a Bible sit unread on a shelf or a Bible app sit unused on your phone.

The Greatest Miracle

Far too many Christians are more excited about the sizzle of miracles than the steak of salvation.

A Slower Pace for Transformation

Escaping the tyranny of hurry requires an intentional cultivation of margin and the discipline to use that time wisely.

Discipleship as Inner Healing

We who lead would do well to regularly pursue healing. We are disciples of Jesus before we are leaders of people.

5 Ways to Deepen Your Prayer Life

What to do when you feel like your prayers are hitting the ceiling and you’re just going through the motions.