Discipleship Parenting

Practice is a word we can all relate to. Yet what happens when we make a practice of sinning?

Friendship with the world means enmity towards God? Does that sound a bit harsh? It might actually make a lot more sense than we'd think. 

The twelve apostles didn't have to come up with a catchy story or a winning game plan to spread the gospel. All Jesus commanded them to do was to be his witnesses of what they had seen and heard. Now it's our turn.

Crashing waves. Lighting strikes all around. Wind that threatens to capsize the boat. God, rescue me!

This question is a common one. But is the answer actually illusive? It's important to talk about it because the implications are life changing.  

What we believe is obvious because our lives show it. Let's look beyond the things we say and get to the heart of the matter. What do we really believe?

God is deadly serious about some things. It's important that we understand them. 

How are you going to talk to your kids about all the tough things happening in the world? We can't just avoid them. So, let us dive in.

America isn't invincible. These days it's easy to see the dangers facing our nation, but do we see the imminent danger from within?

We are all liars and we are good at it. So, it's not a matter of whether or not we will lie. The question to ask ourselves is: what are we going to do when God's truth confronts our lies? 

We see God's faithfulness on display throughout the Bible. Fast forward to today and nothing has changed. 

If you want something to be a part of your life, it takes being intentional and making it a top priority. So does making disciples. 

Relationships weren't meant to be this way. Sin wasn't supposed to infect everything. Yet this is the reality of the fallen world we live in. How do we find freedom when others cause us hurt and sadness?

No gift is too costly. No sacrifice is too big. No treasure can compare. When we know Jesus, we realize he is worthy of our extravagance. 

We all have one life. We don't get to pick the times we live. But now is our time. What are we going to do with it?  

If you are feeling discouraged and defeated, or questioning whether or not God could still forgive you, or maybe just need a reminder of his love, then this podcast is for you. Join us as we dive into an account that reminds us of God's mercy and grace for sinners like us. 

There is a spiritual battle raging that impacts our lives as we follow Jesus and live as His disciples. We should expect opposition as we actively advance against the darkness. In God's strength, let's courageously persevere under it.

The Bible tells us to love as Jesus loved us. Are we willing to go that far, or does our love have conditions and limits? Are we willing to love even when it comes at a cost?

We all face battles in our lives. When something threatens to bring us down, where do we turn? Who do we look to when the battles feel impossible or the enemies overwhelming? 

Russia amassing troops on the boarder of Ukraine, North Korea testing missiles, the Taliban taking over Afghanistan - these are just some of the wars and rumors of wars filling the news recently. How can we stem the fears and anxieties that want to overwhelm us when we hear of these things? How do we keep focused on the mission in the midst of uncertain times?

Not much fires us up like witnessing hypocrisy. Yet an honest look at our own lives and we quickly realize we are often just as guilty of the hypocrisy we so hate. So what is the right path forward? Are we to "live and let live"?

Many are willing to say he was a good teacher. Others are drawn to his love for all people. His birth splits all of history's dates in two. But, who is Jesus? There is no topic more important to our lives than this one.

Listening to a Christian radio drama last week got our family talking all about forgiveness. We love that God forgives us for our sins. We appreciate when others forgive us when we mess up. But forgive others? This is so much harder and can even seem impossible. Yet it is what God tells us to do as Christians and it is through Him we are able to do it. So, let's give forgiveness to others this Chr...

Where is your citizenship? As Christians, we must remember that this world is not our home. No, we are sojourners and exiles here and our true home is with God in heaven. As we journey on, let us remember that we have been made new through Jesus and given a job to do on the way there. So let's press on and persevere until the end. It will be worth it!

Guess what? It is Christmastime. It is a season of Christmas lights, the decorated tree, memorable songs, and favorite treats. It is also when we celebrate an unimaginable truth: God became man. It is hard to comprehend the radical love of God that would move Him to such an act of humility. Has this Christmas miracle changed your life forever?