Do you ever feel like you want to grow as a Christian, but you don't see it happening? This personal growth Bible study will help. ... [ Read More ]
Christian Accountability Partner: A Beginner’s Guide
Do you ever feel like you need a little help in your relationship with God? An accountability partner or group may be just the boost you need. In this post we'll talk about accountability: what it looks like, how to get started, and what to watch ... [ Read More ]
New Book! The Renewing of the Mind Project
Do you ever feel like you'll never change? Maybe you've been struggling with the same sin for years. Or you’re stuck in the grip of a negative emotion like worry, anger, or insecurity. Or you’ve been trying to start a habit--like have a daily ... [ Read More ]
How to Let Go of Regret and “If Only” – Option Charts
Do you ever say, “If only I hadn't messed up," or “If only life were easier?" "If only I had made a different choice?" “If only I were more like so-and-so?” So often we live in the land of “if only” and “I should have.” This is not a ... [ Read More ]
How to Truth Journal
Often people advocate the use of journaling as a way to clear the air. To get all those bad thoughts out of our system so they don’t poison us. Truth journaling is different. You’re still spilling your thoughts out, but for the purpose of examining ... [ Read More ]
5 Lies That Keep Us Stuck in Our Sin
We live in a church era that is heavy on grace. It's hard to say, "Hey, guys, we need to work on getting rid of the sin in our lives," without being accused of being a legalist or having a works-based salvation. ... [ Read More ]
Renewing Your Mind: Advice for Beginners
It's easy to look at my weaknesses and think, I can't believe how messed up I am. But then I look back at the 13-year-ago me and think, But at least I'm not as messed up as I used to be. 13 years ago I began a discipline that's done more for my walk ... [ Read More ]
How To Make Yourself Have a Quiet Time or Renew Your Mind
Would you like to develop a quiet time or renewing of the mind habit, but have a hard time making yourself do it? Sometimes it helps to renew your mind about the renewing of the mind so you can have the strength and desire to do it. ... [ Read More ]
How To Renew Your Mind
If someone told you to have a quiet time, you'd know what to do: read your Bible and pray. But what if they told you to renew your mind? Would you know what they wanted? Probably not. ... [ Read More ]
How to Set Boundaries to Break Free from Idolatry
Note: This is the 5th post in a series on idolatry. For some reason, it surprised me when a couple of people told me how hard it was to end their affairs. They weren’t thinking, I’m so relieved and happy to be back with my spouse. Instead, they ... [ Read More ]