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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...

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...