Discipleship

Key Takeaways From the Practical Guide to ‘Come Away and Rest’

I’m thrilled that Alyson has published an important book about stepping away from the chaotic noise of the world and into the rest of Jesus in “Come Away and Rest: A Guide to Personal Spiritual Retreats.”

Are We in Danger of Living Like the Rich Fool?

God graciously gives us money and possessions to meet real needs, both our own needs and the needs of others.

Ryan Kwon: Nothing to Prove

“We’re so accustomed to the church being a noun. I want our bias to be action-oriented, and a movement that goes outward.”

Mother’s Day — A Day of Celebration and of Struggle

Mother’s Day is a hard and complex day for many. Broken relationships, grief, childlessness, regret, and disappointment can often fill this day that is supposed to be marked by joy and honor.

You Are So Deeply Loved by God

What has God done that forever makes you know how special you are to Him?

7 Ways Grace Can Show Up in Your Marriage

You will never assume you’ve got your partner completely figured out, so you’ll always date, always explore new dreams together, and always be learning about each other.

From a Grave to a Garden

There is more healing in Jesus than there is sickness in us.

A Clear Definition of Repentance

Repentance is about faith. That’s important to note because rarely, if ever, do we feel like repenting. We don’t; we feel like sinning.

Staying True to Your Calling

"Scanning what other churches are doing can be helpful, but it can also derail you from your calling."

Take Time To Savor God’s Word

Reading the entire Bible in a year is like seeing Europe in a week: You will notice a lot of things you don’t see from ground level, but it’s no way to get to know a country.

How Can We Discern Between Hearing God and Hearing What We Want to Hear?

The voice many people hear above God’s is the voice of their own hurt, pain, disappointment, upbringing, bad experiences with churches, impatience with others’ faults, independence, a desire to do everything their way, etc.