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.

Practicing the Gift of Presence in the Digital Age

Being present is a spiritual discipline

What’s Unique About Christian Grief

Insights from the apostle Paul on the nature of our grief

How to Beat the Summertime Ministry Blues

When I was younger, my wise father would offer sage advice when I complained about life being hard. He would say, “It’s a cold,...

Coming To Our Senses, Coming To God

How struggling with COVID reminded me to engage my senses in worship

Encouragement for Weary Leaders

God does some of his best work when we are in the wilderness.

Keeping Your Cup Full When Ministry Life Drains It

Why mentoring is key for ministry longevity

Why and How to Encourage Your People to Rejoin Small Groups

4 ways to promote involvement in small groups

Is Religious Faith Really Good for Us?

Or, would society be worse-off without religion?