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You can stand waist-deep in water, hear the words “in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,” and walk away just as dry on the...

Over the past several weeks, we've explored some of the most important spiritual disciplines God uses to shape us into the image of...

All spiritually fit Christians have at least one thing in common: a steady rhythm of Scripture engagement. But that kind of consistency...

For many Christians, the word disciple  sounds intimidating—like something only pastors, missionaries, or seasoned believers are...

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.

The journey to boldness rarely follows a straight line. Few biblical figures demonstrate this truth more vividly than Simon Peter, a man...

In the past few weeks, we’ve looked at the importance of spiritual disciplines, beginning with the discipline of Bible study. This week,...

Following Jesus has never been easy, but modern American Christians face unique obstacles that can make discipleship particularly...

When Jesus called His first disciples along the shores of Galilee with the simple invitation to "Follow me" (Matt 4:19), He wasn't just...

The setting is a classroom at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary , where I teach. The class is an intensive class on...