It’s pretty rare that I come across a book I think every Christian should read, let alone every pastor or teacher! But I want to tell you about one — a book I found hard to put down. A book that… Read More ›
discipleship
My Five Favorite Books on Discipleship and Spiritual Growth
There is seemingly no limit to the amount of literature on discipleship and spiritual growth out there. But not all of it is created equal. Here are the ones I’ve come to consider the “cream of the crop.”
The Spiral of Spiritual Growth
The way you think about your spiritual growth can either help or hinder your progress.
Best Books to Help You Understand the Bible
Time for me to make a dramatic understatement: Approaching the Bible can be intimidating. Even now, with 10+ years of theological higher education under my belt, I have to be honest and say even I still sometimes get intimidated! But… Read More ›
When Your Faith Doesn’t Seem to be Working
As I’ve ministered to college students and young adults over the past few years, one of the hardest things has been seeing young believers grow frustrated with themselves when they aren’t seeing progress in their faith. I’ve had students question… Read More ›
What Does It Mean to be Holy?
One of my favorite characters in cinema history is the swashbuckling spaniard Inigo Montoya (from the movie The Princess Bride). When his boisterous boss Vizzini keeps calling everything that happens “Inconceivable!”, Inigo famously quips one of my favorite lines in cinema… Read More ›
Evangelism Without Anxiety: An Introvert’s Advice on Sharing Your Faith
Evangelism. To introverts like me, it’s an intimidating word. It conjures up expectations of going out into the busy streets, trying to strike up conversations with random strangers. I start thinking about how I’m going to have to memorize an… Read More ›
Book Recommendation: Devo for the Rest of Us
Looking for a good daily devotional to help enrich your walk with God? I know one that I’d love to recommend to you! But first, can I make a confession? …I’m not usually a fan of daily devotional books. There,… Read More ›
Wise Words – 4/4/2018
Every Wednesday I share some quotes I’ve come across that I really like. These are the insights of others that have stuck with me or that are generally worth pondering. Sometimes I may add some of my own comments to go… Read More ›
A Simple Strategy for Effective Bible Study
If you’re anything like me, it’s really easy to read a passage of Scripture, think to yourself, “Huh, that was interesting,” and then walk away and forget everything you just read! It happens to me all the time. And when… Read More ›
