Discipleship

Openhanded: Matters of the Heart and the Bank Account

There are so many things that seem to beg for our resources. So what kind of mindset must we have if we are to not only be generous, but joyfully generous?

What Does It Mean That We’ll Still Be Finite in Heaven?

The promise of Heaven is not that we will become infinite—that would be to become inhuman. It’s that we’ll be far better finite humans than we have ever been.

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.

The Cost of Gaining the World

Don’t let secondary things keep you from following God with all your heart.

Why Wisdom Comes Through Community

It matters who we surrounded ourselves with.

4 Keys to Consistent Exercise for Church Leaders

Here are lessons I've learned over the past decade about maintaining my exercise regimen.

Don’t Underestimate the Cumulative Power of Preaching

The impact of 1,000 sermons from my pastor still shapes the way I interpret and live the Bible.

Making Campus Connections

Why college students just might be the most fruitful demographic to disciple

When God Feels Distant

What's going on when God feels far away?

Why We’re Sometimes Surprised When God Answers Prayer

6 reasons we don’t expect God to respond like we should

Learning to Listen Well

The keys to getting better at hearing people with humility, love and hope.