Articles in this category focus on issues related to leading from union with the Father and building our spiritual life to increase our effectiveness as Christian leaders.
If we want a different story to begin to unfold for us today, then we must understand two very important truths about our life with Christ. In this battle God secured the final victory, and God provides everything we need for daily victory.
Scott Rodin
“On hearing this, Jesus said, ‘It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.’” (Matthew 9:12)
Chris Wheeler
Leaders need to be able to say no, but many find it a hard thing to do. When we think of our marvellously creative Lord, we tend to think of His creativity as a resounding YES. This is correct, but let us also be creative in saying NO when we need to, so we can say yes to the Lord’s best for us.
Susan Jensen
James 4:8 encourages us to come near to God. And as we come near to God, God will come near to us. But how do we do this in practice? How do we practice the presence of God at work; or as we sit in front of a computer?
Elaine Vitikainen
Listen to our new episode of In the Word with Malcolm Webber.
Malcolm Webber
Why do we struggle so much with prayer? I am convinced that much of the burden comes from misunderstanding the purpose of prayer. If we believe that God exists to be used, that He is the means we employ to get what we need or want, then prayer is a necessary chore when life isn’t going the way we desire.
Skye Jethani
Are you in a spiritual rut? Here are a few practical tips to breathe new life and vigor back into your devotional life.
Stephen Altrogge
He wants you to fail and will do anything to pull that off. Limited the way he is, there is nothing Satan can do against God directly, so he strikes out at those whom the Lord loves: People. Humanity. You. Me. Them. Us. All of that is leading up to this: The devil knows some things about you which he would just as soon you never find [...]
Joe McKeever
Listen to our new episode of In the Word with Malcolm Webber.
Malcolm Webber
If you’re to teach well, you must first find God for yourself in His Word and in your life. Then, out of that you can teach others. Only then will your teaching be life.
Malcolm Webber
Do you struggle with having a healthy fear of God? This holistic design will help.
Malcolm Webber
Listen to our new episode of In the Word with Malcolm Webber.
Malcolm Webber
From before time as we know it through all of eternity, God’s attributes remain unchanged. He never gets “better” or “worse.” His plans and promises do not change, ever! His promises were true for Abraham, Moses, and David and they are true for you and me.
Lisa Nagle
There’s a lie floating around out there that goes something like this: getting older will automatically make you closer to Jesus. Just the mere passing of days doesn’t do that. I sure wish it were that easy.
Alan Briggs
As I look at the way I have typically treated myself – when I review the way I think about myself – I realize that I haven’t seen myself as someone the Father of the Lord Jesus delights in. My preoccupation is not with God’s goodness, with His love for which no adjective is sufficient; my preoccupation is on the many ways I blow it – [...]
Rev. Kevin McClure
Do I love Jesus? There’s no more important question to ask ourselves. And nothing more important to cultivate than our love for our Savior.
Mark Altrogge
Listen to our new episode of In the Word with Malcolm Webber.
Malcolm Webber
Do you struggle with having only an academic knowledge of Scripture? This holistic design will help.
Malcolm Webber
How do you find joy even through the difficult times of ministry?
Francis Chan
Jeremiah himself was in a position to be brutally honest. Let’s take a look at some of the truths God gave him before we dive into exactly how he shared those truths.
Chris Wheeler