The way you think about your spiritual growth can either help or hinder your progress.
Practical/Devotional
If I Doubt, I’m Out?! A Look at James 1:5-8
In my previous two posts, I mentioned how important it is that anytime we read a difficult or perplexing Bible verse, we need to view it in its original context. We have to study what it meant “back then” before… Read More ›
Four Ways to See the Big Picture Whenever You Read the Bible
In my previous post, I shared about the importance of reading the Bible as one, interconnected story. Even though the Bible is actually a collection of books, those books all function together to present a unified narrative. It’s like a… Read More ›
Reading the Bible As One Story
(Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture quotations are from the CSB). The Bible is a long book. A very, very long book. To be more precise, it’s actually a collection of books - 66 ancient documents, written and compiled over more… Read More ›
When Your Faith Doesn’t Seem to be Working
As I’ve ministered to college students and young adults over the past few years, one of the hardest things has been seeing young believers grow frustrated with themselves when they aren’t seeing progress in their faith. I’ve had students question… Read More ›
Evangelism Without Anxiety: An Introvert’s Advice on Sharing Your Faith
Evangelism. To introverts like me, it’s an intimidating word. It conjures up expectations of going out into the busy streets, trying to strike up conversations with random strangers. I start thinking about how I’m going to have to memorize an… Read More ›
Are You Content, or Are You Complacent? A Life-and-Death Difference
“Wait, what day is it again?” I’ve found myself asking that question a lot lately. With both of us working full-time and with a baby on the way, the wife and I have had very full schedules and sleep has… Read More ›
A Simple Strategy for Effective Bible Study
If you’re anything like me, it’s really easy to read a passage of Scripture, think to yourself, “Huh, that was interesting,” and then walk away and forget everything you just read! It happens to me all the time. And when… Read More ›
Finding Your Life’s Purpose
When I first started following Christ, I had a lot of questions. Prior to faith, the only question that really concerned me was, “What do I want to do today?” But once I realized that the world doesn’t revolve around… Read More ›
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