Stop Working for the Weekend
We’re working for the weekend. But is that the point of work? If I ventured a guess, I’d imagine that many followers of Jesus are dissatisfied with our jobs in the same way that most Americans are.
Tell God’s Story to Your Kids
With all the false narratives being told around us, how do we make a clean break from them—an exodus—How can we remain in the story of God? Parents have a unique role to tell God’s story to their children.
Introduction to Family Worship
In Psalm 78, the parents tell their kids the story of God. Learn how you can do the same.
Evangelism Is Part of Your Story
God wants renewal for everybody everywhere, and he’s using us to tell the story.
Holiness Means Doing Justice
Jesus wants to “justify” us, so that we can live just lives. That’s the goal of God’s holiness: As we get closer to him and his holiness, we become more like him, more holy—more just.
Cultivating Gratitude in Your Everyday Life
Your life is not to blame for your attitude. Your attitude is to blame for your life. And central to the attitude of any follower of Jesus is gratitude. (“For what thanksgiving can we return to God for you?” v9) This is exaggerated hyperbole; he’s essentially saying, “How can we possibly thank God enough?” (NIV)
Introduction to the Confession of Sins
Perhaps no discipline in the Way of Jesus is more misunderstood and less practiced than confessio.
Favorite Books to Help You Understand the Bible
A selection of the best books and resources about the Bible—how to read it, how to understand it, how to get to the bottom of it.
Working Through Doubts in Prayer
Our culture would tell us that doubt is good. Only smart people doubt. It’s intellectually superior to be a people who questions, is skeptical, and is cynical of any belief, dogma, or faith. But the Bible says, “Doubt is human.” It’s something we will all go through. God is not surprised when we doubt, and the Bible is not unfamiliar with doubt. Doubt is normal.
Our Favorite Community Resources
A selection of the best books and resources about building a community that follows Jesus.
How to Die Well
The psalmist in Psalm 102 wants to leave something behind as a blessing to “a generation to come.” He wants his death to be a good thing. Here are some tips for how to leave behind something good for your children, and the next generation:
Introduction to Silence and Solitude
Learn how to carve time out of your busy schedule to seek God in prayer.