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)
Are You Up to the Call of Caregiving?
Sheila glowed with youth and life. So did her husband, though his bulky power wheelchair somewhat cramped Tim’s style. The four of us had arranged to meet for dinner at…
Iron Sharpens Iron Man
Iron Man gets better not just by battling enemies but also his friends. Take his conflicts with Steve Rogers for example. Tony and Steve are two strong-headed men with very…
Why Fasting Heightens Our Desires
We are created to experience God through our senses, and in that encounter, to come to know Him better and grow in love. And yet, even our senses themselves can…
Never Throw Your Spouse Under the Bus
Some of my favorite memories from growing up are the family trips we took every fall to the beautiful Texas Hill Country with a few other close friends. After a…
The Discipline of Irresponsibility
One area in my life where I am hearing new truth reflects my sense of personal responsibility in all walks of life. Being overly responsible has been an issue for…
The False Self and the True Self
Many years ago, I learned about the false self and the true self. I learned that everyone struggles with the tension between these two selves. The false self is the…
Three Priorities for Majority-Culture Christians to Create Beautiful, Multiethnic Ministry
When Dennis and Joy, who are white, decided to join an African American church, the first thing they discovered was that the worship was very different than what they were…
Punched by an Angel
Jacob’s hip was put out of joint as he wrestled with him. Genesis 32:25 As many of you well know, it was nearly seven years ago (although it now seems…
Shine That Enables Us to See
When I think of the dramatic shine of the Transfiguration, it seems hard to believe that it can illuminate my daily life. But I desperately need the shine this morning….
Jesse and the Man at Walmart: A Parable About the Great Commission
A few years ago, I wrote a parody (of sorts) of John 4 (Jesus’ encounter with the woman at the well) called “Jesse and the Man at Walmart,” in which…