ARTICLES
Do You Want to Be Healed?
Like the lame man Bartimaeus, we often want grace to do the healing and the walking. But Jesus does not abide that kind of soul paralysis. Instead, he says, “Get up, take up your bed, and walk.”
Don't Settle for Shallow Living
Do you long for the easy life or the crucified life? Shallow living promises comfort but comes at a cost. Don’t settle for the shallows.
Nothing to Prove, and Nothing to Hide
Confession and repentance are supposed to set you free from your bondage to sin and shame. But what happens when it doesn’t work?
Return to the Ordinary Means of Grace
The ordinary means of grace are so simple and unassuming that they seem elementary.
Confronting Entitlement as a Young Minister
When Ryder Mills started out in ministry, he discovered he was more anxious, self-conscious, and restless than he thought. He learned that he had a lot to learn.
Marriage is for Mission
While the Christian marriage is likely full of benefits for both parties, it is not primarily designed to benefit both parties. It is meant, first and foremost, to put Christ on display.
Practicing Resurrection
We say we believe in the resurrection, but do we practice it? Here are three reasons why resurrection fails to make a real impact in our lives, along with three practices to help us practice resurrection.
The Parable of the Sower and the Power of the Seed
The parable of the sower serves as a lens for life. It helps us diagnose the kind of heart in us. But to understand how the good soil becomes ours in Christ, we need the rest of the story.
Want to Help Your Grieving Friend? Learn Lament
In order to walk with a friend through the long and complicated journey of grief, you need to discover biblical lament and the grace it can provide.
The Secret Discipleship Tool You Already Have
Do you feel a little left out because life keeps you from being directly involved in the command to make disciples? Even if you’re stuck on the sidelines, you have a secret discipleship tool at your disposal.
Cultivate a Christ-Flooded Field of Vision
When our vision is obstructed by the distractions, we need to change our field of vision. We must fix our eyes on Christ, and as we gaze on him, he will dominate our field of vision and we’ll be strengthened by what we see.
These Cuts Are Leading Us to Christ
The Holy Spirit divides and unites, cuts and heals. It’s rarely pleasant and often leads to doubt. But the Spirit never makes an incision without knowing what He’s doing.