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.

Beyond Burnout: Finding God in the Ashes

Where you are burned out, and you’re just desperately craving some real comfort, Jesus breaks himself into a feast for you, so that you can savor and taste and see that the Lord is good, and your heart can burn with hope within you again.

Declutter Your Soul to Make Room for Grace

Why the season of Lent is spring-cleaning for the soul.

What Should I Do With My Life?

Discovering your place in God’s plan

Good News for the Poor

We are too quick to add "... in spirit" to Jesus proclamation: "Blessed are the poor."

The Bible Passages I Turn to in Hard Times

I keep these in my arsenal to bolster my faith when it’s hard to trust God

Mindfulness: Moving From Self-Optimization to Awe

The goal of mindfulness is not to make us more productive, but to direct our eyes to our Creator.

2 Words That Embody the Gospel

More than a simple salutation, grace and peace are at the core of our faith.

God Longs for His People

Why the Exclusivity of the Gospel Is Actually Good News

7 Lessons I Never Stop Learning

I've never outgrown the need to keep these lessons in mind all the time.