Discipleship and Spiritual Growth

The Lovingkindness of God

Over and over again, the lovingkindness of the Lord is extolled as the reason why he provides salvation for his people. Not that sinners deserve to be saved, but God extends his own heart to them and sets his love upon them.

A Beloved Love

What makes us come together as the people of God and remain the people of God is what we have been given from God.

Don’t Waste Your Season

We cannot rush the appearance of fruit to make ourselves feel or look better. We can’t put on blooms out of season simply because we’re restless for a different season in our lives.

J.R. Briggs: The Sacred Overlap

Learning to Live Faithfully in the Space Between (Zondervan)

How Neuroscience Informs Discipleship

Scripture makes it clear that our thoughts are important, and findings from neuroscience explain why.

Peter’s Fall and Rise

Excerpted from 'The Characters of Easter' (Moody)

Soothe the Suffering

God is present in our affliction.

Take Inventory of Your Morning Routine

How you start the day sets the tone for the rest of the day.

The Centrality of Your Heart

Excerpted from 'Overcoming Bitterness' (Baker Books)

Beside Us in the Chaos

Excerpted from 'Chaos Can't'

A Conversation with Mark Strauss About the New NIV Study Bible

Meet one of the editors of the fully revised NIV Study Bible.