Do athletic metaphors for spirituality make you feel deflated? Maybe you're struggling . . . and can't imagine how you could run harder. Continue Reading …
Resources by Topic: Christian Growth
How something as simple as a small stone can become a precious memento of God’s faithfulness to you. Continue Reading …
Through my tears, I told Him, “Please, let me do something bigger! Let me do something better.” Continue Reading …
Vonette Bright—a woman who displayed extraordinary, tireless passion and perseverance, even when most would have wearied and moved on to less demanding and daunting tasks. Continue Reading …
Be honest—does the idea of a weekly day of rest go against the grain of your achievement-addict heart? Here’s why the God-ordained Sabbath is meant as good for your soul. Continue Reading …
Fanny followed God’s lead, humbly stewarded her God-given talents, and walked through each open door of opportunity with joy in her heart. Her life is an example of walking by faith and not by sight. Continue Reading …
Three ways to keep your thoughts busy with kingdom purpose. Continue Reading …
It’s one thing to repent of idolatry. It’s another thing to repent of worshiping God as if He were an idol. Continue Reading …
This month, as summer winds up and we commence graduations and weddings and vacations and all things tomorrow, let's not forget about today. Continue Reading …
Anne Steele, the first significant female hymn writer in history, penned 144 hymns that reflect a rich, intimate relationship with God and a genuine enjoyment of her Savior. Continue Reading …
If a biographer were writing your story, what would they write? Would it be a story of a woman redeeming the time? Or would it be a story of wasted time, of squandered opportunities, of vain pursuits? Continue Reading …
How should we respond to the world around us? Now more than ever, the lost world needs loving, holy, truth-speaking Christians with gospel fire in their souls. Continue Reading …
Do we stand firmly in the position of givers and need-meeters because we don’t have the humility and vulnerability to be receivers? Continue Reading …
A lot of times, I approach the Christian life like a Keurig machine approaches coffee. I want instant results. Continue Reading …
When we get too caught up in our roles in ministry, we need God to drape His presence over us like a cloud and put a halt to our busywork. Continue Reading …
Add gentleness and patience, then mix thoroughly with compassion, kindness, and meekness. Continue Reading …
Five things that holiness isn’t. Continue Reading …
A Christian’s moral compass should point “true north” to the Truth of God’s Word. Continue Reading …
Grace does not mean anything goes, that everything is acceptable, or that holiness doesn't matter. Continue Reading …
Three gospel-based lessons for walking with the Lord. Continue Reading …
Sometimes distraction is more effective at preventing our worship and obedience than an obvious temptation or attack. Continue Reading …
Have you become so attentive to caring for the precious souls of those you’re leading that your own soul is neglected? Your soul care cannot wait. Continue Reading …
Our team loves hearing from you, our blog readers, and we wanted to share some of the amazing stories of grace you’ve told us. Continue Reading …
The Father has designed a complete and well-balanced plan for His people that must include teaching, encouragement, exhortation, correction, and training from His Word and His people. Continue Reading …
The depth of our faith determines the distance of our drive. How far are we willing to go to get to Jesus? Continue Reading …
In financial trouble, loneliness, and even cancer, God’s provision in my life has been a constant source of joy and peace. Continue Reading …
Busyness is an opportunity to experience God’s nearness. Continue Reading …
Let’s re-evaluate our expectations of husbands being the “spiritual leaders.” Continue Reading …
Growth in maturity means that we set spoon-feeding aside and engage the Bible for ourselves. Continue Reading …
This is the one question which I wish had shaped my life before I turned forty. Continue Reading …