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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.

There’s No Contradiction Between God’s Empowerment and Our Efforts to Battle Sin

The Christian life is not a choice between loving and trusting Jesus, and making an effort to avoid temptation and sin. It is not either/or—it is both/and.

Worth the Cost: The Challenges and Joys of Church Multiplication

The joy of reproduction multiplies exponentially when we release leaders and see their kingdom impact ripple into new communities.

Why You’re Never Too Old for a Mentor

6 reasons you need someone to look up to no matter how old you are.

Why Measuring Online Attendance Is a Work in Progress

5 reasons you’re not crazy to think counting digital attendance is difficult.

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.

8 Characteristics of the Emerging Generation of Seminary Students

The biggest changes I’ve witnessed in my students