We often talk about salvation as a free gift, but what happens when we open the box? This post begins a three-part look at Jesus’ command to “count the cost”—starting with why God’s free gift of salvation ultimately requires our whole lives.
Being born again gets us through the door, but God never intended for us to stay spiritual babies. Discover how to move past spiritual milk and take the next step into a mature, grown-again faith.
I know lots of Christians who say the first thing they’ll do when they meet Jesus is bow down to
Are you relying on initial faith but living on empty crust? Discover why moving beyond nominal “Pop Tart Christianity” requires daily filling and guidance from the Holy Spirit.
Being born again is essential, but it isn’t the finish line. A deep dive into John 3, Nicodemus, and why spiritual rebirth is simply the first step on the path to maturity.
When Jesus said, “Apart from me you can do nothing,” did He mean we can’t literally accomplish anything on our own? Discover what this statement truly means for our daily efforts, why human achievements fall short of eternal fruit, and how letting go of our own rigid to-do lists opens the door to living in the Spirit.
From the Mars rover to personal turning points and the biblical “race,” this piece traces how God invites each of us into something far mightier than any human mission.
A surprising number of Christians never learn what it means to truly know God. This piece looks at the reasons behind that gap and offers a quiet invitation to grow past the version of faith that keeps us spiritually stuck.
