spiritual growth

You can mass produce many things—cars, furniture, plastic bottles, etc.—but you can’t mass produce disciples. One-size-fits-all simply doesn’t work when …

Our mind is a powerful tool God gives us for ministry. But our thoughts can also hinder what God wants …

As a pastor, you may be tempted to believe you’re immune from letting your spiritual strength slide. But it’s just …

God wants all of us to grow. Maturity is one of his purposes for our lives. In fact, Hebrews 6:1 …

Bad habits and addictions wreck ministries. You see it all the time. The truth is, everyone has bad habits, and …

God’s goal for our lives isn’t for us to be happy. It’s for us to grow in spiritual maturity.  Happiness …

God has wired me in such a way that I like to watch things grow. He’s given me a passion …

Spiritual growth isn’t a solo affair. We grow in community. You can read the Bible on your own. You can …

A common debate among ministry leaders is whether to use an attractional approach or a missional approach to evangelism. Those …

“We stopped relying on ourselves and learned to rely only on God, who raises the dead.” 2 Corinthians 1:9 (NLT) …

“The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. Though they stumble, they will …

August is often the driest month of the year here in Southern California. Not only is it physically dry, but …