
It’s no secret that we live in divisive times. Division cuts across the fabric of many communities, churches, and even families. And quite often, we undermine any attempts at peace because while we want harmony, we also want others to understand and accept our opinions and perspectives. One of Jesus’Beatitudes in the Sermon on the…

Strong Christian accountability partnerships are an essential part of every Christian’s life. But it’s important to think a little differently about the role accountability serves. Quite often in Christian circles, we think of the act of Christian accountability as being about inviting people into your life to make sure you’re not doing unhealthy stuff. And…

The Bible talks a lot about God’s will. So it’s no wonder that people find themselves a little confused about what God wants from them. Does He have unique expectations for each of us? If we make a mistake, can we mess everything up? Or do we ultimately find ourselves stumbling into God’s will whether…

After Jesus washed the disciples’ feet, He told them, “I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you (John 13:15). Jesus’ whole life was an example for us to follow as we learn to walk in His ways. So what does it look like to be like Jesus?…

We tend to think of discipline as a synonym for punishment, so we try to avoid it. But the word comes from the same root that gives us the word disciple. The Latin word disciplina means “instruction, teaching, learning, and knowledge,” and discipulus is a pupil or a student. When it comes to being a…

Spend any amount of time consuming popular media or talking to non-Christians, and you quickly realize that everyone has their own ideas about who Jesus was and what He wanted to communicate. So, if we want to share Jesus with others, we need to be able to center the discussion around what the gospels reveal…

Does God have a plan for your life? If you ask several Christian leaders this question, you’ll receive a range of answers. For example, some will tell you God does indeed have a specific calling for your life, and it’s your job to discover what it is. Another might suggest that God orchestrates our lives…

Before Jesus’ public ministry began, He underwent an intense time of temptation in the wilderness. These temptations teach us about Jesus, our advisory, and the nature of seduction. The three synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) tell us about Jesus’ temptation, but it’s interesting which points each writer chooses to include, omit, and prioritize. For…