God loves it when our hearts mirror his. He loves it when we do what he does. He loves it when, as the old song says, we look full in his wonderful face.
Expressing gratitude is a powerful act. We must acknowledge kindness and share appreciation daily.
Life is full of surprises and setbacks. If you react with anxiety or anger, you become vulnerable. Instead, walk in the Spirit and abide in Christ. Many believers live no differently than the world, but God offers us so much more—if we will slow down, lean in, and remain in Him.
The leader who leads by intimidating others can hinder personal growth and innovation. It limits creativity, stunts personal development, and impedes originality. True leaders must strike a balance between learning from others and developing their own unique voice and ideas.
Being formed by the Spirit using scripture requires more than a quick reading to check an item off a to-do list.
As Christians in the lent season, we have many opportunities to reflect more deeply upon Christ's sacrifice and resurrection.
It's crucial to not only study the Bible for wisdom, but also to cultivate a personal relationship with God, as Jesus highlighted in John 5:39-40. We should be careful not to become "Bible-worshippers" instead of "God-worshippers."
There has to be a better way to assess how you’re doing spiritually than going through a performance checklist. Asking yourself these three question can help.
Slowing down to walk with God allows us to hear His voice, see His handiwork, and recognize His presence amid life’s busyness. Awareness of Him transforms each day.
Most of us spend a lot of time trying to figure out whether we think God is trustworthy. Maybe the only question isn’t whether we can trust God.
Ministry can feel lonely but is it? Seasons of feeling alone may come. But you are most definitely not alone.
I marvel at the integrity of the early Christians. But I also have seen good examples of integrity myself.
It takes great questions and deep listening to truly connect with them. Here are a few ideas for great questions.
Byner’s name is forever linked with “The Fumble.” But that’s not the end of Earnest Byner’s story.
The health of your inner-world directly affects your ability to lead effectively.
The Bible points out that true peace comes from God. Hear from Joel Hanson how knowing this truth can bring about a wholeness that only God can give.
With the advent of a digitally connected world, people are experiencing a much more aggravated sense of anxiety than ever before. As a result, leaders—and churches—must discern how to respond.
You and I are never too old to begin to learn something new, so why not jump start your early mornings.
Here are two actions to help us avoid becoming the slack worker Solomon calls out in today's proverb.
Leo Tolstoy is one of the greatest novelists ever to have lived. Many have claimed Anna Karenina is his greatest work. It is often listed as the best novel of all time. Tolstoy called it his first true novel. Because it is often listed as the best novel ever written, I felt obliged to read it.
