ARTICLES
Finding Green Grass Amongst the Brambles
In discipleship, when exactly should a Christian borrow an idea, quote, or book from those who tend to color outside the lines?
Don't Ditch Your Church to Disciple Believers
How do we grow in obedience to Christ? Jonathan Hayashi proposes that our primary means of sanctification should be our local church body.
Three Priorities for Every Christian Athlete
There are some things every athlete needs to prioritize in their life. But for athletes who identify as Christ-followers, there are three non-negotiable priorities.
An Invitation to Imperfection
We’re terrified of imperfection, so we only post carefully curated photos and manage our images. But if that’s all people see of us, we are sorely missing out.
Why Vision Is a Matter of Life and Death
Clear vision matters, says staff writer Jen Oshman. If we don’t get a true vision of God and the gospel, our Christian lives will be a sham.
The Birth Pains of Raising Disciples
Can our labors save our children? Gloria Furman reflects on Paul’s language of being in birth pains for those he discipled.
There's Nothing Casual About Obedience
How do you know if you’re all in or if you’re just casually interested in God? Christy Britton explains the dangers of causal living and calls us to go all in for Christ.
College Students are Back. Are You Ready to Disciple Them?
College students are returning to campuses across the country. Many churches offer sound teaching, but will yours offer them the care and discipleship they need?
Trust the Provider, Not the Paycheck
Lauren Bowerman has a complicated relationship with money, like most of us. But in trusting God with her finances, she’s growing closer to Jesus.
Hearing and Doing: On Authority, Trust, and Freedom
Sometimes we hear, and do things half-heartedly. Other times, we hear and don’t do anything. Kevin J. Vanhoozer explains Jesus’ stories that illustrate the difference between hearing and doing.
Bookend Your Day with the Bible
What if the church is unintentionally contributing to the decline in Bible reading by telling its people to have one discrete “quiet time” per day, asks Zach Barnhart.
DIY Discipleship?
There’s never been a better time to be a Do-It-Yourselfer than right now, says Mike Phay. The DIY spirit is everywhere, even in the church. But is DIY discipleship possible?