Christian Growth

Learn to smash the idol of approval at its root. Continue Reading …

It’s not just kings who worship idols; you and I do too. Continue Reading …

Could getting into God’s Word be the key to living to please Him? Continue Reading …

Before God’s perfect picture of shalom was shattered, Adam and Eve had bodies. Bodies are not a result of the fall; broken bodies are. Continue Reading …

If your love for God’s Word has withered lately, change up your watering plan. Remain rooted and grounded in Christ, and watch how He is able to grow fresh affection in your heart. Continue Reading …

A heart that rejoices in finding fault in others may align with contemporary culture’s values, but it falls short of the character of Christ. Continue Reading …

Considering the larger picture of Paul’s ministry gives me a fuller picture of what contentment is by gaining insight into what it is not. Continue Reading …

In 1 Corinthians 13, Paul paints a portrait of Christ through a description of love. By taking a closer look at that portrayal, we’ll find that the opposite of cynicism is agapé love. Continue Reading …

What if you’ve been hurt by your mother-in-law or daughter-in-law? Is there any hope of developing a loving relationship with her? Continue Reading …

Quarrelsome tribalism reveals not our maturity, but our immaturity as believers. Continue Reading …

In a world where poor advice is cheap and ubiquitous, God invites us to speak words of truth and love. Continue Reading …

We turn cracks into craters when we mislabel minor issues. Continue Reading …

A lot of times, I approach the Christian life like a Keurig machine approaches coffee. I want instant results. Continue Reading …

Scripture has lots of names for those who follow Christ: believers, brethren, overcomers, disciples, saints. But did you know that it also calls us “those who have insight”? Continue Reading …

Unpacking Titus 2 in a context of formal mentorship is perfectly legitimate, but it should also motivate us to ask one very important question: what is my life teaching? Continue Reading …

While we wait for that glorious land, may we become people of prayer like the faithful prophet Daniel. Continue Reading …

The Bible separates people into just two categories: those who are in Christ and those who aren’t. But this important distinction does not give us permission to attack people who don’t agree with us. Continue Reading …

Is your heart set on the rising sun? Continue Reading …

These three leaders’ responses to God’s truth should be cautionary for believers as well. Continue Reading …

We whine and complain and steal the spotlight, but He still holds us in the palm of His hand. Continue Reading …

The reward of prudence is a sweetness that gladdens the soul. Continue Reading …