Discipleship

When Familiar Becomes Careless

God wants to be in a relationship with his people that’s not marked by fear but love. Not apprehension, but an appreciation of his great grace and compassion.

There’s No Contradiction Between God’s Empowerment and Our Efforts to Battle Sin

The Christian life is not a choice between loving and trusting Jesus, and making an effort to avoid temptation and sin. It is not either/or—it is both/and.

Are You Reading the Bible the Wrong Way?

It is possible to read the Bible and misunderstand the point of what God is saying.

Rejoicing Is Rooted in Our God, Not Our Circumstances

Choosing to rejoice, by rehearsing reasons to be happy and grateful while suffering, affirms trust in God.

Give Thanks to God — Even for the Trials

I have been a new kid in school. I spoke funny (Yankee in the deep south). I was short, the shortest kid in the 7th grade. And I was outspoken. All of these combine to make the new kid a problem for the rest of the class to welcome in. I’m thankful for those who did it.

The Tale of Two Fathers

Which father do you think will produce more well-behaved children? As these children grow into adults, which group will be more likely to struggle with broken relationships, need endless hours of therapy, and endure pain-filled lives?

Let Us Live and Pray as One Baptized into the Threefold Name

The Puritans have been stereotyped as legalistic and impersonal and believing in an impersonal God, but in many hours of reading them I believe nothing could be further from the truth!

Just a Screen Away

During the pandemic, Lyberg visited local members in the hospital using FaceTime, and he can do the same thing with members who live in other places.

Will We Have Desires in Heaven?

Christianity is unique in its perspective of our desires, teaching that they will be sanctified and fulfilled on the New Earth.

Can Christians Insult Jesus?

I venture to say that no one who has been redeemed–loved, saved, forgiven, cleansed, purified, called, indwelt, and Heaven-bound–would intentionally dishonor the Lord Jesus and insult Him on purpose.

Do Not Take His Powerful Name in Vain

Yet some people go out of their way to mock God and take His name in vain. They go out of their way to insult Christians. They think it’s all a big joke.