Discipleship

The Top 10 Reasons We Don’t Trust God

"Letting go of control and trusting Jesus is the core of the Christian life—every day, every hour, every moment, of every day."

Scott McConnell: The State of Discipleship

Discover where disciples in your church are in their journey. Then design paths to encourage progress toward biblical outcomes.

The Deity of Christ is the Heart of the Gospel

People had only to look at Jesus to see God.

An Actor in ‘The Chosen’ No Longer Doubts Nick Shakoour Encounters God

Shakoour described feeling like a black hole within him was opening up. He felt a strong urge to call out to God, leading to Nick Shakoour encounters God.

When We Excuse Sin

Little things mean a lot.

The Titan Submersible Tragedy: A Collection of Reflections

May the "God of all comfort" be with those who lost loved ones aboard Titan in the Titan submersible tragedy. I pray that those on board called on the Lord, and if they did, I know the Lord heard them.

Set Your Heart on What’s Important over What’s Urgent

Missed opportunities begin as exceptions, then become a habit, and the next thing we know, our children are gone and we wonder what we could have built into their lives if only we'd realized how important and fleeting our time with them was.

Michelle Sanchez: Start With Sabbath Rest

Forming a regular practice of resting in Christ is vital to our spiritual health and flourishing.

Praying for Our Personal Needs

Bread was, when Jesus first gave us this way to pray, the staple of life. The very basic element of every meal. And yet even this, Jesus reminds us, we cannot really provide for ourselves. And though we might have bread in our pantry today, praying for our personal needs is one of the means by which we pursue humility.

What We Lose When We Don’t Forgive

7 Things an Unforgiving Heart Costs Us

Certain Biblical Hope Is a Solid Certainty

We expect a sure thing, purchased on the cross, accomplished and promised by an all-knowing God. Scripture offers solid ground for our certain biblical hope in Christ.