Discipleship

Discipleship

How to actually finish reading the Bible

Since young, I’ve always dreamt of being able to quote Scripture off the top of my head. I wanted to be like Jesus who could rebuke Satan with His knowledge of the scriptures. But I...

Discipleship

A different kind of solo trip

I had a month of free time between changing jobs, so I finally decided to do something I had always to – take a solo trip overseas! Such trips had been gaining popularity at the time and I was...

Discipleship

2019: Will you let it be the year for others?

The end of the year isn’t really about festivities for me. Instead it’s more reflection – something I enjoy immensely. And for those of us who have the habit, it’s also a time to...

Discipleship

Why you need discipline this year

Today, I want to talk about discipline. DISCIPLINE TO DO “Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown...

Faith

What is Jesus worth, that you would die for your faith?

I remember the day Jesus broke the fear of death in me. January 12, 2016, Turkey. We were supposed to have been up north in Istanbul visiting the Blue Mosque at Sultanahmet. For some reason, our...

Discipleship

What does it mean to be a mentor?

Many of us have the privilege of being both mentors and mentees. Being in a mentoring relationship is important because we are living out the call of Hebrews 10:24–25 to persevere in faith: “And...

Devotionals

What does it mean to glorify God?

Perhaps the best initial approach to this question is to rule out what “glorify” isn’t. Some would think that glorifying God is like adding glory to God. As if when something great is...

Relationships

Lean in, lean back: He’s okay with that

“A disciple is someone who is leaning back on Jesus, hearing his heartbeat, and from that perspective, looking out into the world.” —Dave Lomas It all began with a message by Dave Lomas called...

Discipleship

Feeling desperate? Worship is the answer

Think about all the things you’re struggling with today. What would happen if I asked you to take a step back from the problems and worries … And worshipped? Have you ever thought to do...