Posts with the category “discipleship”

There is a phrase that has a way of cutting right to the heart of what is wrong with much of modern Christianity. It is simple, well-intentioned, and deeply revealing. It goes like this: "You have to ...  Read More

Have you ever had someone tell you the same thing over and over until you wanted to scream, "I heard you the first time!"? Sometimes repetition feels like nagging, but what if those repeated messages ...  Read More

There's a command woven throughout Scripture that both inspires and intimidates believers: "Go into all the world and preach the gospel." It sounds straightforward enough, yet for many Christians, sha...  Read More

Life is full of competitions. From our earliest days in school, we learn to measure ourselves against others—grades, sports, careers, and countless other pursuits. We're wired to compete, to win, to a...  Read More

What does it truly mean to be a disciple of Jesus Christ? The ancient Greek word mathetes describes a learner, a student, a pupil—someone who not only believes doctrine but rests on Christ's sacrifice...  Read More