Following Jesus in Every Situation

Read: 1 John 2:6, Philippians 2:5-8 In the ‘90s, the hottest trend in popular Christian culture was the WWJD bracelet. These things were everywhere. The WWJD bracelets were intended to provoke thought and reflection among wearers, encouraging them to consider their...

Discipleship in the Everyday Moments

Read: Matthew 18:19-20, Colossians 3:17 As a pastor, it’s easy for me to fall into a “come and see” mindset when living out the Great Commission. What I mean is that I’ll plan an event, set a time, and tell people about it—then wait for those who are interested to...

Beyond Willpower

Read: Romans 17:18-19, Ezekiel 36:26-27 Price Pritchett, an expert in change management for business leaders, tells a story about a fly that illustrates the limits of willpower: “I’m sitting in a quiet room at the Millcroft Inn, a peaceful little place hidden back...

The Importance of Practice

Read: James 1:22, Matthew 7:24-25 I’m about to make an obvious statement: You can’t get your driver’s license online. Some of you might be thinking, “Wait, I took driver’s ed online!” Sure, that might be true, but you didn’t actually get your license online. You can...