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.

3 Considerations When Church Shopping

One of the reasons why we should commit ourselves to a local church is so that the faith community can help us grow in our faith.

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