ARTICLES
Giving Thanks, Together
As we thank God together, it not only exalts God and emboldens our own faith but encourages other believers, writes Dustin Crowe.
Treasuring Dependence in the Autonomous World
Since the day the snake whispered to Eve in the garden, generations have been fixed on the idea that we can control our lives. But we can’t.
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?
Want a Faith that Lasts? Check Your Motivations
Trillia Newbell explains why our motives matter and how, by looking to Jesus, we can learn to do the right things for the right reasons.
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.
Seeing the Gospel in the Ghetto
Staff writer Shar Walker takes a walk around her neighborhood and sees the brokenness of sin, the depravity of our hearts, and the promise of redemption.
What About Small-Place Ministry?
Stephen Witmer hadn’t ever dreamed of being a small-town pastor. Then he became one. Ever since, the Lord has been changing his heart.
Run Your Race—Not Someone Else’s
It’s so easy to see what others are doing instead of looking straight ahead at what God has for us. Maybe we need spiritual blinders, writes Jen Oshman.
Seven Simple Ways to Grow Through Your Church
Frustrated by your lack of growth through church? Dustin Crowe suggests seven ways to get more out of church by giving more to it.
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.
Lit By the Lord of Light
Light and darkness, Christ and the world. We hear this comparison often. Paul David Tripp calls us to slow down and reflect on what it truly means.
The Most Important Question You’ll Ever Answer
A dying pre-teen showed Cynthia Mathai what it meant to trust Jesus and caused her to confront the most important question of her life.