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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...

In our age of well-orchestrated Christian events and sophisticated digital outreach, we often overlook the most powerful approach ever...

A young missionary was once asked when he planned to begin his work. His answer was simple: "I'm leaving tomorrow—because I've heard the...

This week, I want us to think about the spiritual discipline of Bible reading. I’ve read the entire Bible annually for several years, but...

During his imprisonment at Bedford in 1660, John Bunyan filled small scraps of paper with thoughts that would eventually become "The...

The small boy stood frozen, shoulders hunched against the coming storm. His hands were smeared with evidence—chocolate icing still fresh...

You’ve probably heard these words before: “As a Christian, you need to read the Bible regularly.” “Be sure to pray every day.” Maybe...

The most profound spiritual transformations rarely happen in stadiums or livestream events. Despite our culture's fascination with scale...

Contrary to popular belief, and how you and I might sometimes feel, God's law isn't a set of arbitrary restrictions designed to limit our...

The greatest struggle in human existence isn't external but internal. While it may seem that our primary battles involve external...

The spiritual battle raging in our divided world isn't primarily fought with arguments or policies but with God’s power working through...

In our fast-paced world of endless distractions, many of us feel a deep longing for something real—something that proves God isn't...

“I want to help my friend who's struggling, but I'm afraid I’ll either enable them or push them away.” If you've wrestled with this...

“I'm not sure what to say when someone is struggling.” “What if my attempts at encouragement fall flat?” “How can I be supportive without...

“Does God still speak today? And if He does, how do I know it’s really Him?” If you’ve ever asked these questions, you’re asking some of...

“Me, disciple someone? But I'm still figuring things out myself!” If that thought has ever crossed your mind, you’re not alone! Many...

Imagine a soldier entering battle wearing a helmet and breastplate but leaving his legs completely exposed. Or picture a warrior carrying...