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.

Are Christians the True Rebels?

A world changer, a real Christian, is someone who believes the Bible and lives by what it says.

Why Is the Resurrection Essential?

4 reasons the resurrection makes a difference in our lives

The Lies We Believe About Community

We've been led to believe that community is something you find, rather than something you work at.

How to Make It Through a Dark Night of the Soul

6 ways I’ve learned to find my way back from feelings of hopelessness

Are We Destroying What We’re Trying to Build?

If we saw a woman tearing down her own house we'd doubt her sanity, but we do the same thing.

3 Steps to Move Into Deeper Church Community

We need to continue to press in toward being churches that not only care for our members, but carry each other's burdens.

6 Ways to Gauge Your Spiritual Health

When I burned out, I was forced to evaluate the ways I was using my time.

How to Make the Most of Your Time in the Word

8 keys to allowing what you read to change you