Discipleship is more than having a traditional “accountability group.” The word “accountability” appears nowhere in the Bible, but it is a term used by many churches to encapsulate a whole host of ideals God has…
The debate about pornography access at the public library rages on in my little town of Owosso, Michigan. We’ve seen news coverage from local papers and TV stations, and tonight is the big meeting of…
In yesterday’s post we asked why more Christians don’t seek out mentorship in their walk of faith? Why don’t more elderly Christians seek younger Christians to take under their wings? Why don’t many elder men…
Covenant Eyes Podcast – Episode 33 [display_podcast] Today’s podcast is the second portion of my conversation with Jonathan Dodson, author of Fight Clubs: Gospel-Centered Discipleship. Jonathan is the lead pastor of Austin City Life. In…
“A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone when he is fully trained will be like his teacher” (Luke 6:40). Becoming like Christ is often caught more than taught. Often our character is shaped…
Covenant Eyes Podcast – Episode 32 [display_podcast] Today’s podcast is the first portion of my conversation with Jonathan Dodson, author of Fight Clubs: Gospel-Centered Discipleship. Jonathan is the lead pastor of Austin City Life. In…
During a bank robbery in Stockholm, Sweden, in 1973, robbers held several hostages for six long days. During this time, a curious thing began to happen: The hostages began to show signs of sympathy for…
I suppose we’re not likely to think about these issues until we see a problem in our own town. Should libraries, funded by our tax dollars and frequented by our children, filter all their public…
In Part 1 we saw Paul’s grand vision for the Christians in Crete to become transformed. In Part 2 we saw that this means a new inward, outward, and upward orientation: self-controlled in their impulses,…
