Discipleship

“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds” (James 1:2).  What?! How is it possible to be joyful in the...

Suffering means bearing pain, inconvenience, loss, or injury. And everyone, including Christians, will suffer at some point in their lives.  Suffering comes for many reasons,...

Christian forgiveness. How often do you feel you need to ask someone else's forgiveness? Probably not often.  On the other hand, how often do you nurture...

Chronic loneliness is one of the most painful emotions a human can experience. In fact, it has been called an epidemic.   And popularity and fame...

The sins of envy and jealousy are everywhere. And being in our media-saturated world certainly contributes to them.  Social media makes us constantly compare ourselves...

Defeating depression can be tough, especially for a Christian. Without a doubt, life is challenging. And nearly everyone will feel depressed at some time in...

Spiritual discernment is knowing God’s will in particular circumstances.  As an adult Christian, you have already faced significant decisions in your life. And you probably...

What exactly is the "armor of God"?" When you think of armor, what comes to mind?  The plated armor of the European knights of the...

A desire to memorize Scripture isn’t a high priority among many Christians. And the problem appears epidemic among young adult believers. Why is that?   ...

What do you want in your mind? Scripture memorization embeds God’s truth into your mind. Consequently, we have eternal truths always available to us. We...