For Believers Looking to Grow in Their Walk with Christ
These articles and free download will help you grow in your walk with Christ. The download gives you a visual of the core components of an obedient Christian’s life in Christ. It was originally created by the Navigators and has helped thousands of people. We’re confident it will also help you as you grow deeper in your relationship with God.
As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” – 1 Peter 1:14-16 (MSG)
Teaching Children To Be Kind
One of the most important jobs for Christian parents is raising children to live Christlike lives. What are some steps to begin that growth? One day while I was visiting…
God’s Return Policy
When God blesses us to overflowing, we need to pick up our blessing and do something with it—hand it out, spread it around, give it to others—because when it comes…
Parents of Teens, Need a Pep Talk?
Connie Albers, author of Parenting Beyond the Rules: Raising Teens with Confidence and Joy gives parents loads of wise advice for when your teen is faced with a tough decision….
A Strongly Worded Letter to my 20 Year Old Self
[maxbutton id=”26″] In a shocking turn of events, I turned forty yesterday. And when a writer turns forty, he has an obligation to do one of those “letters to my…
The Way of Weakness
To those who are hedged in by helplessness, the secret of God’s Power is revealed. Billy Graham once said, as I recall it, “If God takes his hands off me,…
Asking For A Miracle
Should you dare to approach God for a supernatural solution? Adjusting the oxygen cannula and elbowing the IV tubing aside, I pulled Aunt Ruth toward me with the draw sheet…
If We Confess Our Sins
Sin, more than anything else, stands in the way of Christian growth. If we would grow as Christians, we must take it seriously and deal with it as God intends….
Finding God’s Presence in Our Panic and Pain
When I was a junior-high ministry pastor, winter camp was a staple of our calendar year. Each Saturday night of camp, as we prepared to say good-byes, the students would…
How God Speaks in Prayer
Jesus demonstrated a life of perfect communion with God. He interacted with his Father throughout the day, spent entire nights conversing with him, and explained to his disciples that he…
Most Leaders Could Use More Friends in Low Places
We’ve all heard the saying, “It’s good to have friends in high places.” The junkyard (and I have lots of great, junkyard lessons in my book, Salvaged) turns that axiom…