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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...

As I reflect on spiritual fitness and sanctification, I'm reminded that growth requires both divine grace and human eff ort working in tandem. Just as physical training demands investment in proper equipment and guidance, our spiritual development benefits from the right tools and resources.

Several months ago, Arnie asked his email family to share how God’s Word brought them through times of struggle. The responses were powerful testimonies of God’s presence, strength, and faithfulness. While we are currently compiling these testimonies for an upcoming book, please enjoy this preview to encourage your heart today

Imagine how different life would be if, as we age, we could continue to become more physically fit. Of course, physical strength naturally declines over time, no matter how disciplined we are. But spiritual fitness follows a different trajectory—it can keep increasing throughout our lives! That’s the beautiful reality behind the Christian doctrine of sanctification.

We in North America have incredible access to the scriptures in our language. I’ve been all over the world where believers have none of the Bible in their language—and they sacrifice greatly to hear the Word taught anytime they have opportunity. Many of us, though, have more Bibles than human beings in our homes. I have MANY more copies of the Bible than people in my house.

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...

They call Him “Lord”… but live like He’s not. What over 500 Christians just admitted might surprise you.

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...

What if the biggest threat to your faith isn’t sin or doubt—but subtle reluctance to obey?

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...

Most think they'll go to heaven, but few believe in hell. Yet silence on hell may be spiritual malpractice. It's time to speak the truth in love.

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...

Believers affirm hell and salvation through Jesus—yet most are reluctant to disciple, despite knowing others face eternal separation.