At times, discipleship is based upon measuring how many Bible verses you know by heart, or how well you can articulate the existence of God. Head first. What would look like to approach [...]
Each day Samuel Kimeu knowingly puts himself in harm’s way and works tirelessly, fully aware his actions could cost him everything. Why? Because he loves Jesus; and because he loves Jesus, he’s [...]
Discipleship. It’s a word Christ followers are probably familiar with, especially if they’ve spent any time around a church. But when we try to explain it, a wide range of descriptions, [...]
When you feel attacked, especially from an unseen enemy, it’s easy to want to fight back. But what if the best way to retaliate is not to battle, but to remain calm and rest instead?
Harry Potter, yoga, meditation, and Dungeons and Dragons—for some Christ-followers, these are fun, entertaining, and healthy activities. Others firmly believe they're a gateway to evil. Which [...]
As Jesus walked the earth, nearly every day he encountered the demons, the supernatural, and even Satan. But in our modern, Western society, it can be easy to believe these occurrences have [...]
Deep in our core lies a basic desire to belong--a need we often try to meet through our earthly families. But when that desire is met with dysfunction or brokenness, how can Jesus meet us in our [...]
Humans can be brutal; we marginalize people, mocking and judging them for their flaws. But when someone acknowledges their imperfections and admits them to Jesus—like the woman in Luke 7 who [...]
As Jesus-followers we often believe that "doubt" is a dirty word pointing to a lack of faith. But what if our doubts are actually embraced by Jesus, and even lead us down a path of all-in belief?
Living a life dedicated to following Jesus includes pain. In fact, pain is expected. What’s often unexpected, however, is Jesus’ response to that pain.
We all have ugly inside whether we want to admit it or not. Anger, greed, lust, jealousy, and a host of other qualities plague us all. While admitting our ugly to others often initially triggers [...]
As Christians, we’re probably most familiar with the loving and grace-filled side of Jesus. And we’ve heard about the angry, flipping tables in the temple side of Jesus.
But what about the [...]
