BITE-SIZED RESOURCES FOR SPIRITUAL FITNESS

When Jesus began his public ministry, he could have chosen any number of strategies to spread his message. He could have focused on large...

I have a dream about spiritual disciplines – the topic of the last several weeks’ posts. In the first post in the series , I wrote about...

He was a man after God’s own heart—and also the man who shattered a marriage, covered up a crime, and caused unimaginable pain. David’s...

You can go to church every Sunday, join a small group, and even lead a Bible study—and still miss the gospel entirely. It happens more...

Throughout this series, we’ve been focusing on individual spiritual disciplines while also addressing more general topics like, “ The...

He left home without a map.  God simply said, “Go,” and Abraham went—not knowing where the path would lead, how long it would take, or...

The most quoted passage at weddings might be the least understood text in Christian practice. Paul's eloquent words about love in 1...

I admit it. I’m an introvert. In fact, I tell people that I would happily go off the “I” (introversion) scale on a personality test if I...

Something critical is missing in American Christianity, and the data confirms it. Research from the Center for Spiritual Fitness reveals...

During my 70+ years on this Earth, here’s one thing I’ve learned: One of the most powerful things I can do as a follower of Christ is to...

I will never forget the first time I, as a new believer not raised in a Christian home, received an invitation to attend a “church...

No serious athlete improves without regularly evaluating their performance. They track progress, identify weaknesses, adjust training...

The most spiritually vibrant Christians throughout history share a common trait: they invest deeply in the spiritual well-being of...

My friend Don Whitney, whose book Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life  is a great resource for this topic, has written these...

In our pursuit of spiritual fitness, we often emphasize active disciplines—Bible study, prayer, worship, service, and fellowship. These practices undoubtedly strengthen our spiritual muscles.