The Disciplemaker Team 
“He’s very ambitious.” Is that a compliment or a criticism? We know that it’s not like Christ to climb over people, to politick for influence, or be driven blindly for wealth, position, or fame. But it’s also unChristian to be …
Bill often wonders whether he is a second-class Christian because of the less-than-Christian atmosphere he works in every day. His occupation is good and necessary for society, but it’s also a line of work known for its liars, cheats, and …
My wife Caffy and I have a longtime friend who asked me about the book I was writing. When I told her the title was Simplify Your Spiritual Life, she responded abruptly with, “No rules.” “What do you mean?” “There …
Christianity Today called How to Pray “an instant spiritual classic.” Read the first chapter or click here to buy the book at your favorite retailer or navpress.com. This perennial top-selling title, A Praying Life, has been described as, “Honest, realistic, …
Don Whitney, author of several NavPress books, is the John H. Powell Endowed Chair of Pastoral Ministry at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Here are several short, practical posts from his always-timely book, Simplify Your Spiritual Life: Spiritual Disciplines for the …
Don Whitney, author of several NavPress books, is the John H. Powell Endowed Chair of Pastoral Ministry at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Here are several short, practical posts from his always-timely book, Simplify Your Spiritual Life: Spiritual Disciplines for the …
Read moreDoes Practicing Spiritual Disciplines Feel Like Juggling? It Shouldn’t. Consider this.
Answer: To Love God and Love Others Your child is becoming . . . that’s the whole purpose of their childhood. They are learning what they are becoming at school, on sports teams, in music practice, and through every person …
Answer: I am a child of God, created in his image. Think back to the first few days of a new school year and the terror of entering the lunchroom, searching for your place among the other students. Think about …
Answer: I am loved by God. What was your nickname when you were a child? What did your parents call you? What did your friends call you? How did that shape what you thought about yourself? Maybe you had self-confidence …
My second-grade teacher, Mrs. DeYoung, handed out pieces of paper one day while instructing us to “Draw a picture and write a description of what you want to be when you grow up.” We all knew that we would eventually …
Read moreYour Identity: What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?