What Following Jesus REALLY Means (and 3 practical tips)
When asked, most Christians would say that they are following Jesus. They would likely say that an integral part of their faith is following God. … Read more
What Does It Mean To Fear God? (and 5 surprising benefits)
What does it mean to fear God? We tend to have a negative view of fear. And when we see passages in the Bible that … Read more
The 12 Best Christian Books You Should Read In 2022
I want to do something a little different with this post. Much of what I write is inspired by something that I have read, watched, … Read more
10 Surprising Modern Day Idols (how to identify idol worship in your life)
We tend to think of idolatry as a sin of the past or something in eastern mysticism. Idol worship is contained to those who look … Read more
Why Did Jesus Weep? (the POWERFUL truth of John 11:35)
The shortest verse in the Bible is John 11:35; it simply says, Jesus wept. This verse is a stroke of genius. It says it all when … Read more
What Are The Fruits Of The Spirit In The Bible? (Galatians 5:22 Explained)
What are the fruits of the Spirit in the Bible? If you’ve spent time in a church you’ve likely heard this term at least a … Read more
Peter Walks On Water (5 powerful lessons from Matthew 14:22-33)
In Matthew 14:22-33 an incredible story unfolds. A storm comes. Jesus walks on water. Peter walks on water… But not quite as well. Peter ends … Read more
What Is A Disciple Maker? (and how to become one)
What is a disciple maker? In my previous post, I argued we have an incorrect perspective of what discipleship is, often equating it to simply … Read more
What Does Guarding Your Heart Mean? (and 5 powerful tips from Proverbs 4:23)
What does guarding your heart mean? This is a common phrase in many Christian circles. You’ve likely heard it used a few times and maybe … Read more
Faith And Doubt (what you need to know about doubting God)
Doubt is not the enemy and not something that needs to be fought. It needs to be understood, expressed, and used.
Why Does God Allow Suffering? (4 powerful truths you need to know)
Why does God allow suffering? Why would a good God, a loving God, allow suffering to exist in this world? This question takes on a … Read more
What Is Discipleship? (the need for a better understanding)
Jesus referred to his closest friends as “My disciples.” Jesus’ last words were, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. … Read more
How To Love Your Enemies (6 Practical Tips)
Jesus said plenty of shocking, countercultural, and difficult things in his time on earth. But maybe the most shocking command he gave was to love … Read more
The Story Of Creation And It’s Surprising True Meaning
The story of creation found in Genesis 1 & 2 is one of the most famous stories in the entire Bible. But while it’s well … Read more
What Is Prayer? (plus 9 powerful tips on how to pray effectively)
What is prayer? Have you ever thought about that? Like really thought about it. Or have you ever wondered how to pray to God more … Read more