Discipleship

How to Find Your Purpose in Life

Here are three ways to discover what God's will is for this season of your life.

The Better Bread

Picture a flock of sheep in a green pasture. What do they normally do there? They eat. When a sheep lies down in a green pasture it can only mean one thing: he’s full. In fact, he’s so full that he has no more desire to eat and lies down.

3 Faiths From the Story of Job

What do you fear most? What would be the worst thing to happen to you? Imagine whatever you fear most coming to pass. Like Job, you might be forced to develop another kind of faith—the faith of desperation.

We Are the ‘Called Out’ Ones

The things that set the church apart from the rest of the world.

3 Mistakes We Make When Seeking Purpose in Life

Finding satisfaction in our unique role in God’s Kingdom

Be a Conduit of God’s Grace

Small acts and kind words have a huge redemptive impact

What Does It Take to Find Happiness and Contentment?

Finding joy even when times are tough.

Serving Both Nicodemus and the Samaritan Woman

We gravitate toward certain types of people, but Jesus gave his love and grace to both.

You Might Be Reading the Bible the Wrong Way

Not every verse has a direct takeaway, but that's OK. Here's why. (Look for Paauw's article on Bible engagement in the Mar/Apr issue of Outreach magazine.)

How We Unintentionally Stunt Church Kids’ Growth

When we protect our kids from every type of risk, we inhibit their growth.

Why the Love of Money Is Dangerous

3 particular ‘powers’ money grants that affect our relationship with God.