Do You Still Believe in God?
Today, during worship, my wife handed me her phone. She had received a text from an old friend from high school. Her friend was clearly exasperated, frustrated, and searching. “In […]
Surviving Spiritual Valleys
When was the last time you had a mountaintop experience? Living in Colorado, I am blessed with the opportunity to hike and/or drive through a variety of mountains, which we […]
How to Make a Difference Starting with You: Be an Ambassador.
“Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God.” (2 Cor. 5:20, NKJV) In the […]
Learning Faithful Faith from the Church in Niger
Church in Niger and Faith That Serves Through Persecution After riots destroyed Christian buildings and homes, believers responded by caring for hospitals, prisons, and the very communities that harmed them. […]
The Rise of Christian Cancel Culture: Scandals, Heresy Hunters, and What We’re Known For
Christian Cancel Culture: What We’re Really Known For Christians often mirror the world’s outrage in Christian cancel culture by publicly shaming, dissecting, and permanently “canceling” pastors and ministries. Instead, Christian […]
Preparing for Something Far Better than the New Normal
New Normal in Light of Christian Discipleship Jeff Robertson contrasts the culture’s New Normal with the biblical call to fix our minds on unseen, eternal realities rather than temporary comforts. […]
Worship Leader Q&A: What Happens When Worship Leaders Doubt?
Worship Leader Q&A: Leading Worship Amid Doubt Biblical models of worship in doubt show how figures like the desperate father, psalmists, and Abraham still turn to God even while wrestling […]
How to Read Hard Bible Passages
Hard Bible Passages and Faithful Interpretation Hard Bible Passages start with context. Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 5 must first be read in light of the original situation in Corinth […]
Everybody Is Recovering from Something
Recovering — Steps to Spiritual Health Powerlessness led to trust in God, beginning a Scripture-shaped transformation marked by honest surrender and dependence on His strength. Through the twelve steps—surrender, confession, […]
Top Ten Forward-Thinking Trends for Disciple Makers
Top Ten Forward-Thinking Trends — Priorities for Disciple Makers Clarify definitions and mission, making disciple making the core focus while moving beyond Sunday-only to a seven-day relational approach with phygital […]
3 Spiritual Boundary Stones to Leave in Place
Boundary Stones in Discipleship: Ownership, Identity, Actions Ownership belongs to God. Devotion stays “Wholly His” when believers reject external idols and deny inner desires that try to shift their hearts. […]
Disciples of Jesus Choose Hope – Q&A with Michael Patterson
Disciples of Jesus Choose Hope — Practicing It When Life Feels Heavy Rooted in Scripture, biblical hope is a confident expectation in God’s promises, seen in Abraham’s trust (Romans 4:18) […]
Celebrating Christmas in an Assisted Living Facility
Assisted Living Facility — Christmas Resilience and Connection Residents weather lockdowns with decade-tested grit, drawing strength from community among peers who understand their season of life. Creative connections—Facebook Live feasts, […]
Good News: You Will Have Trouble
You Will Have Trouble — Peace, Courage, and the Value of Faith Jesus’ promise in John 16:33 frames rising hostility with His peace and victory, calling believers to take heart. […]
Caution Fatigued, Yet?
Caution Fatigued in the Pandemic: Persevering with Wisdom Recognize caution fatigue can cloud judgment and tempt risky behavior; choose wise, others-first practices anchored in Galatians 6:9 and Ephesians 5:15. Pray […]
How Do I Build Peace into a Stressful Day?
How Do I Build Peace into a Stressful Day — Everyday Practices Deep breaths, worship “timeouts,” and coloring prayers create quick “rock-a-chair” moments that quiet anxiety. Writing laments and honest […]
It’s Time for a Second Wind
Second Wind in Seasons of Refining Amid bleak headlines and fatigue, the author shifts from discouragement to God’s power, seeking the lesson He is teaching in this season. 1 Peter […]
Persistence: Easy to Neglect, Impossible to Ignore
Persistence in Prayer, Justice, and Discipleship From the persistent widow to modern civil rights stories, steady pursuit shows that justice isn’t untouchable and change can come. Anchored in Luke 18, […]
Disciples Should Expect God’s Discipline
God’s Discipline — Lessons for Growing Up in Christ Trials expose our weaknesses and invite repentance, producing the “peaceful fruit of righteousness” in those trained by them (Hebrews 12:11). Parents […]
The Book of Job: A Guide in Suffering (Part 1)
Book of Job Part 1: Lessons for Suffering Disciples Book of Job Part 1 recounts Job’s righteousness, devastating losses—including his children—and his astonishing worship instead of cursing God. Amid searing […]
Do Prayers Work in a Pandemic?
Do Prayers Work in a Pandemic: Faith Over Outcomes When God seems silent, prayer rests in who He is—present, wise, and sovereign—more than in immediate results. Rather than demanding answers, […]
Practical Guide to Monster Hunting
Monster Hunting and the Hope We Need Imagined monsters mirror hidden fears and longings—loneliness, control, security—especially during disruptive seasons. Naming the monster helps us see what we’re trusting most and […]
4 Creative Ways Churches are Serving Their Communities
4 Creative Ways Churches are Serving Their Communities in Action Churches launched initiatives like the “Dollar Club” to meet local needs, showing that 4 Creative Ways Churches are Serving Their […]
A Global Awakening
Global Awakening in Times of Crisis Global Awakening highlights how humanity is rediscovering interdependence as compassion and selflessness echo worldwide. Through Global Awakening, examples of medical workers, factories, and even […]
The Stewardship of Suffering
Stewardship of Suffering and Its Redemptive Power Grief can feel isolating, yet the Stewardship of Suffering reveals God’s ability to redeem pain and bring beauty from ashes. Lessons from Scripture […]
Don’t Even Think About Discipleship Until You’re Doing This First
Think About Discipleship and Growing Through Scripture Daily engagement with God’s Word equips disciple makers, creating habits that strengthen faith and provide life-giving guidance for others. Scripture transforms both heart […]
When Holiness Is Attractive
Holiness Demonstrated Through Everyday Living Holiness becomes visible in compassion when believers comfort the lonely and hurting, revealing Christ’s love in practical ways. Acts of kindness and forgiveness illustrate holiness […]
God, Chaos, and the Nashville Tornado
Nashville Tornado and God’s Greater Purpose Survivors of the Nashville Tornado remind us that chaos is part of life, but Jesus transforms suffering into opportunities for His glory. The devastation […]
Are You Finding Your Value in Victimhood?
Are You Finding Your Value in Victimhood — Moving from Isolation to Fellowship From a chance Craigslist encounter, the author shows how clinging to a victim identity breeds bitterness and […]
Uncertainty: Just What We Should Expect
Uncertainty in Faithful Living When answers feel scarce, Uncertainty isn’t unfaithfulness. Scripture shows how to walk with Jesus within limits and grow through them. Scripture shows that Uncertainty is part […]
Grace in a Single Set of Clothes
Grace Through Childhood Hardship and Divine Care God’s provision was tangible in poverty. Despite wearing the same clothes for four years and enduring extreme conditions, Stephen Muhota never fell sick—demonstrating […]