Discipleship

Is It Really Necessary to Memorize Scripture?

Memorizing a chapter is easier than memorizing 18 scattered verses because most chapters are a flowing story.

How Does Understanding God’s Happiness Change Lives?

As much as I believe in the holiness of God, I also believe in emphasizing God’s happiness as a legitimate and effective way to share the gospel with unbelievers or to help Christians regain a foothold in their faith.

How to Find Your Purpose in Life

Here are three ways to discover what God's will is for this season of your life.

God’s Love — A Little Like a Llama on a Porch

God never changes. His character is as sure and certain as the very fabric of the universe. This is the source of His love, and because it is, we can rest securely in it.

Vital Aspects of Prayer

Honesty in prayer is always best. If you don’t feel like praying, tell Him that. He who created you understands tiredness. If you have a fear or doubt or question, He can take your admitting that in your prayer. We worship in Spirit and in truth.

What Can You Do When You’re Angry?

Determine what’s really happening when you get uncontrollably angry. Sometimes we’re just frustrated because things don’t work out the way we want. At other times, we’re justifiably angered by wrong, but our response is equally sinful.

Mother’s Day — A Day of Celebration and of Struggle

Mother’s Day is a hard and complex day for many. Broken relationships, grief, childlessness, regret, and disappointment can often fill this day that is supposed to be marked by joy and honor.

You Are So Deeply Loved by God

What has God done that forever makes you know how special you are to Him?

7 Ways Grace Can Show Up in Your Marriage

You will never assume you’ve got your partner completely figured out, so you’ll always date, always explore new dreams together, and always be learning about each other.

From a Grave to a Garden

There is more healing in Jesus than there is sickness in us.

A Clear Definition of Repentance

Repentance is about faith. That’s important to note because rarely, if ever, do we feel like repenting. We don’t; we feel like sinning.