Discipleship Parenting

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?

Let's try to reimagine what our families might look like as we live as Christians in a world that is walking in darkness. Too often we slide into the pattern shown us by the world - a life that makes very little sense biblically. Instead, let's follow Jesus and live the life He calls us to walk.

Do you view hospitality as an important part of your Christian life? The Bible makes it clear that it is! That doesn't mean it's always easy or convenient. Be encouraged to see beyond the challenges and make this upcoming Thanksgiving and Christmas season an opportunity to bless others by welcoming them into your home. 

There is a spiritual battle raging all around us. We have been called to take part in it - warring with the spiritual weapons God has given us. Are you engaged in the battle? Or, are you having a King David moment and staying back while others are off fighting?

When we truly believe something, it changes how we live from that point on. We can know what the Bible says, but being convinced of its truths is a whole different story. We are convinced. Are you?  

We have been purchased by the precious blood of our Savior, Jesus. Because of that, we follow Him as our Lord. Do we truly comprehend what that means?

God cares about obedience. It's not something we talk about often, but we should be. Let's pray God works in our hearts to make us people and families that break out of the cycle of what is "normal" and acceptable. While this comes with challenges, a movement of radical obedience to the Word of God is exactly what the next generation and the world needs!