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.”

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?

Is It Possible to Be Hyperimaginative in Thinking about Heaven?

I believe that God expects us to use our imagination, even as we recognize its limitations and flaws. If God didn’t want us to imagine what Heaven will be like, he wouldn’t have told us as much about it as he has.

What Is Eternity-Minded Stewardship?

Jesus sees our hearts and knows us well. He doesn’t call all disciples to give away everything. He does call us to take radical action that breaks our bondage to money and possessions, freeing us to live under His lordship.

3 Bible Passages for the Discouraged

Friends, these are not “magic bullets.” But they are statements of truth.

How to Be a Part of God’s Family

Peter was sort of like that lovable, loud uncle at a family reunion who tells great stories and entertains everyone.

Jesus Wept: The Big Hope in the Shortest Verse

The backstory of those two words is one of pain and tragedy.