TOPICS
Sanctification
What Is Godly Compassion?
God’s compassion provides us with the model of what Christian compassion is. What is godly compassion?
Blood and Water: The Christian Fight for Holiness
Holiness is not something that some special Christians will aspire to. Every Christian will “make every effort … to be holy” (Heb. 12:14) for the Lord is holy and without holiness we will never see him. Yet, how do we grow in holiness?
Striving for Godliness in the Christian Life — 2 Peter 1
In 2 Peter 1 the apostle addresses a woeful state of affairs: a worldly, lazy, self-indulgent, and ineffective church in which Christians prefer passing pleasures over the godliness true faith demands. Peter tackles it head-to-head.
How Is God Training You Right Now to Be a Future Leader?
Notice the woes of Joseph in the book of Genesis. The dungeon was a deliberate part of God’s perfect plan for Joseph—and for Joseph’s family.
Cycling and Sanctification in the Christian Life
Cycling has been fun, challenging, and great exercise for me. Here are four connections I’ve seen between cycling and sanctification.
Sanctification in Christ — The Rest of Your Story
Sanctification is a slow process of dying to the flesh and living unto God. How can Christians tell whether they are growing in holiness?
12 Books I Wish I Had Read as a New Christian
After attending a wonderful seminary later in life and reflecting back on my early years as a believer, here are 12 books I wish I had read as a new Christian to help me grow in my faith.
4 Good Things to Remember about God’s Grace When Facing a Besetting Sin
When facing a besetting sin—a sin that seems to haunt us, taunt us, and rule us—we may feel discouraged. Here are four good things to remember about God’s enabling grace during such times.
My #1 Concern for Christian Men Today
There is one thing I’m most concerned about with regard to Christian men. Where has all the growth in godly disciplines gone?