Discipleship

How Can We Avoid ‘Believing’ the Bible While Denying What It Actually Says?

We need to learn, and teach other people, not just to read the Bible but also how to interpret it, so they don’t end up being Bible-believing heretics or Jesus-followers who follow a Jesus different than the real Jesus of the Bible and history.

The Narrow Path for the Long Haul

The benefits of having faith stretch far beyond a spiritual checkbox. They seep into how I handle stress, find hope, and relate to others.

Suffering From Spiritual Anemia

We need not starve our souls or allow our relationship with God through Christ to fade like the dying embers of an untended fire. We can seek the face of God.

What You Get When You Put God Second

Two things that happen when we put our own kingdoms ahead of God’s.

We Are the ‘Called Out’ Ones

The things that set the church apart from the rest of the world.

3 Mistakes We Make When Seeking Purpose in Life

Finding satisfaction in our unique role in God’s Kingdom

Be a Conduit of God’s Grace

Small acts and kind words have a huge redemptive impact

What Does It Take to Find Happiness and Contentment?

Finding joy even when times are tough.

Serving Both Nicodemus and the Samaritan Woman

We gravitate toward certain types of people, but Jesus gave his love and grace to both.

You Might Be Reading the Bible the Wrong Way

Not every verse has a direct takeaway, but that's OK. Here's why. (Look for Paauw's article on Bible engagement in the Mar/Apr issue of Outreach magazine.)

How We Unintentionally Stunt Church Kids’ Growth

When we protect our kids from every type of risk, we inhibit their growth.