ARTICLES
The Key to Discovering Freedom
James Montgomery Boice explains the apparent paradox at the heart of the Christian life: We must become Christ’s slave before we can be truly free.
Help for Young Pastors Discipling Older Believers
Pastoring requires building trust, regardless of age. Though there are not many easy answers, there are things we can do as young pastors to disciple older members well.
If the Gospel is True, the Gospel is Urgent
How many friends do we have with whom we’ve failed to share the gospel? How many times have we put it off? How many opportunities have we justified away?
The Most Important 5-Letter Word in Calvinism
J.A. Medders tells us what the most important five-letter word in Calvinism is. (Hint: it’s not TULIP.)
Start Every Day with a Truly Blank Slate
We long to be set free from our burdens and sins that weigh us down and be given a blank slate. So we set goals, but we fail and feel hopeless. Thankfully, there’s a way to start each day anew.
Struggling to Fit Church on Your Plate?
With too much to do and too little time and energy to do it, life’s plate fills up quickly. Christ-followers are tempted to see “church” as just another option in the buffet of life. But there’s a problem with viewing church this way.
Set Free from Self-Condemnation
How can we live well today when we can’t shake the past? Lydia Brownback explains how we can be set free from self-condemnation.
Learning from Paul’s Spiritual Shoutouts
The most glossed-over sections of Paul’s epistles are the endings. But if we listen carefully, they contain rich ministry principles.
Networking for Pastors Who Hate Networking
Many pastors hate networking. But there's a good and godly kind of networking that doesn't feel so greasy.
Unearth the Treasure in Your Trial
Sometimes all we can see is devastating loss when, in reality, God is clearing the path for you to find invaluable treasures.
How to Forge a Faithful Friendship
Friendships don’t just spring from nothing. Friendships require forging. Good friendships require constancy, candor, counsel, and carefulness.
There's No Such Thing as a Little Bit of Grace
God’s grace sees you as fallen, broken, messy, and in need of a love that accepts you where you are.