How Didn’t I See That Parallel Before?
How Didn’t I See That Parallel Before? The Overlooked Link Between Discipleship and the Gospel The Great Commission and Romans 1:5 align perfectly. Matthew Bates shows how Jesus’s command to […]
You Need a Tribe: 5 Reasons People Are Joining the Renew.org Gathering
5 Reasons People Are Joining the Renew.org Gathering for Gospel-Centered Community Renew.org Gathering offers clarity in confusion. In a fast-changing digital world, the Gathering helps believers navigate cultural shifts with […]
This Is How the Ancient World Received Grace, Part 2
How the Ancient World Received Grace Part 2: A Forgotten Expectation Ancient grace required a response. In biblical times, gifts like grace weren’t passive—they expected a loyal return from the […]
You’ve Got Chores in the Household of God
Chores in the Household of God: What It Means to Belong Chores in the Household of God reminds us that responsibilities in God’s family aren’t about earning our place—they’re a […]
The World Needs Your Words
The World Needs Your Words: Why Your Story Matters Your story strengthens others. When disciples share their faith journey, it encourages fellow believers and helps build up the Body of […]
A Focused Definition for an Out-of-Focus Church
Out-of-Focus Church and the Call to True Discipleship Out-of-Focus Church highlights the challenge of too many programs distracting from Jesus’ mission to make disciples. Clarity comes when leaders unite ministries […]
The Mission of God: the Long and Short of It
The Mission of God and His Relentless Heart The Mission of God reflects the Triune pursuit of the lost through the stories of the Good Shepherd, the searching woman, and […]
Peace
Peace in the Bible and Why It Still Matters Today Peace means more than no conflict. In Scripture, “shalom” refers to wholeness, security, and well-being—not just silence or safety. God […]