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.

When “Blessed” Means “Happy”

Every definition and synonym cited for blessed relates to holiness. Virtually nothing relates to happiness, though a few dictionaries acknowledge that it once meant “happy.”

What God Does in an Instant Far Outweighs What We Attempt in a Lifetime

What do you need God to do in your life? What problems are you facing? Have you been trying to do it all in your flesh, or are you remembering to depend on the Holy Spirit?

Are You Looking Forward to the Earth’s Redemption?

The “redemption of our bodies” refers to the resurrection of the dead. Paul says that not only we, but “the whole creation” longs for and cries out for the earth-wide deliverance that will come with our bodily resurrection.

Are We Living Hebrews 10:25 Correctly?

It was all about the importance of Christians spurring one another on, encouraging one another, and to not give up on doing that in the context of a world that demands perseverance.

A Collection of Thoughts on Spiritual Disciplines

Spiritual disciplines matter. If you struggle with these disciplines, maybe one of these posts will help you today.

We Grow Up in Christ by Growing Down in Lowliness

Of his own ministry, in relation to that of the Lord Jesus, John the Baptist declared: “He must become greater; I must become less” (John 3:30).

Hearing His Voice

With all the noise in our world, with all the information that bombards us, we can hear all those voices but miss the most important voice of all.

The Most Important Question Ever Asked

We might wonder why Jesus even asked this question of the disciples in the first place. Was it because He was ignorant of what they and others were saying?