It is a great privilege to be a disciple of Christ. Disciple is an expression that the Bible uses many times in the four gospels and Acts of the Apostles.

“Imitate me, as I imitate Christ,” Paul said. But as we continue to read the letters of Paul, another and greater dimension starts to unfold – a dimension where we are MORE than disciples. The Master has now come to live inside of us! “Christ in us, the hope of glory.” (Col 1:27) “It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in...

On the surface it would seem that defending Christian values is a noble cause. But let’s take a closer look at what the Bible teaches.

There is a great deal of discussion and debate today about “Christian values.” The term is used to describe the spiritual/moral principles around which believers build their lives. On the surface it would seem that defending Christian values is a noble cause. Yet the Bible never teaches that our lives should be built around a particular value...

We all want to experience the love of God. But how can we learn to receive more of His affection for us?

I practice the following spiritual exercise every day and have found it to be a tremendous way to consciously experience the love of God. (This exercise is taken directly from my book, The Godward Gaze.) I hope it will encourage you in your own daily communion with your loving Father.

Sit quietly and focus your attention on Jesus Christ

Resist the impulse to immediately begin...

One very important thing I have come to know over the years is this: truth is a progression. As you walk with the Lord, God will continue to change the way you see Him. This is so important for the simple reason that the image of God you believe is the image of God you become. It also determines the way you show God to other people. If you think God is mean and hateful, guess what? You’re probably going to be mean and hateful. If you think God doesn’t like you, more than likely you...