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
How Christians Should Respond In A Time Of Political Division And Nationalism
Before you read any further let me say this. I debated on what to say, how to say it, and even if I should say … Read more
The 12 Best Christian Books You Should Read In 2021
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
6 Times Jesus Got Angry (what made Jesus mad)
Many of us have this picture of Jesus as a passive white guy that speaks in hushed tones and, for some reason, is always holding a sheep. … Read more
What Does The Bible Say About Shame? (and how to overcome shame)
Shame plays a powerful role in our lives. Whether we want to admit it or not, many of us are bound by shame. It controls … Read more
Why Did Jesus Weep? (what you need to know about this shocking verse)
The shortest verse in the Bible is John 11:35, which simply says, Jesus wept. This verse is a stroke of genius. It says it all when … Read more