Shifting from people’s approval to God’s isn’t about adding new tasks to your week; it’s about a new way of thinking that sinks deeply into the heart.

Whatever losses we perceive to be losing on the discipleship road will always pale in comparison to what we will gain in Christ.

In this excerpt from The Man You’re Meant to Be, John Simons shows men how self-examination is both for their good and God’s glory.

I’d preached what seemed like dozens of applications on being the church, but nothing sizable happened until I preached with love, and members seized the opportunity to then walk in love.

Beloved congregants, would you pray for your pastors? Pray for their hearts…Fellow pastors, beware of the danger of the ordinary Sunday. Protect your heart.

In this excerpt from Single Ever After, author Danielle Treweek offers readers a theology of singleness that doesn’t require aloneness, but rather produces oneness within the church.

Make space to grieve, but watch for the ways Jesus faithfully shows up in those deep moments of grief.

So young friends, set your eyes on the cross. Since we know the spectacular is wherever Christ is, you can confidently lay your dreams at his feet.

In this excerpt from Someone to Believe In, author Courtney Reissig shows readers the God who loves them by meditating on the incarnation of Jesus.

I might have expected Paul to hate those he knew so well. But the love of Christ creates wonderful and surprising endings.

Christ’s kingdom does not run on youth and beauty; it runs on faithfulness.

In this excerpt from "Here to Love," author Chris Cipollone reminds readers that our love for others must flow first from our love for our heavenly Father.