New believers often ask, “What now?” I wrote New in Christ: A Simple Guide for New Christians to answer that. It’s short, clear, and biblical, – designed to help you grow strong in your faith.
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I’m revisiting what I consider to be my all-time favorite books. The last time I made a blog post listing my favorite books of all time, I was still growing in my Christian walk. Admittedly, since then, I’ve outgrown a few of the titles and perhaps wouldn’t even put one or two in my top 50 books. No, there weren’t any prosperity authors, feel-good “TBN” celebrities, or hyper-charismatic nonsense polluting my list, but there were a few glaring issues that…
When someone first comes to faith in Jesus, it can feel both exciting and overwhelming. You may have had a friend or family member explain things to you, you might have prayed a prayer, you could have walked forward at a church service, or simply cried out to God in your heart. However it happened, you knew that something inside you shifted. This moment can be described in many ways: being saved, receiving Jesus as your Lord and Savior, beginning…
The Big idea: Hidden faithfulness is greatness. Texts: 1 Corinthians 12; Matthew 6:1–4. Hook: Pick one unseen service for the next month. Serving in the Body When No One Claps There is a kind of quiet greatness that never touches a microphone. It shows up early, stays late, and leaves the room cleaner than it found it. Most people never notice. God does. The same Lord Jesus Christ who rose from the dead and reigns over all, has told us…
If you have been in church for any length of time, you have probably met someone who insists that the King James Bible is the only true Word of God. To them, if you are not using the King James Version (KJV), then you are either deceived, unfaithful, or even flirting with heresy. This belief is called King James-Onlyism (KJVO). At first glance, it sounds zealous. After all, who would not want to protect God’s Word from corruption? The problem…
Have you recently trusted in Jesus and asked, “What now?” Or maybe you’re a pastor, mentor, or evangelist looking for a clear and biblical way to help new believers take their first steps in the faith. I’d like to introduce you to a brand-new resource I’ve just released: New in Christ: A Simple Guide for New Christians. This little book has been burning in my heart for years. I’ve met many new believers—either right after they gave their lives to…
There is a way to traffic in holy things and remain unchanged. A person can catalog doctrines, recite confessions, and outline systems of truth, yet remain outside the living current of grace. Scripture warns us that knowledge alone can swell the heart with self-importance, while love builds up, and the danger is real because pride often wears religious clothes. The goal of theology is not the applause of the classroom or the thrill of crushing your opponents in online debates,…
Following Jesus doesn’t always lead to green pastures. Sometimes, He takes you into the wilderness; not to harm you, but to shape you. And if you let Him, that season will change you forever. If you truly follow God, don’t be surprised if He leads you into a season of wilderness. It might feel barren. It might stretch far longer than you planned. For Israel, it was forty years (Numbers 14:33–34). For you, it might be months, years, or even…
Men, you can have a simple family worship night, which will be a huge spiritual benefit for you, your wife, and your children. Stop overthinking this. You don’t need to wait until you “feel ready” or delay until the kids are older. God has already told you what to do: open the Bible with your family, pray with them, and sing about Christ. That’s it. This is not about putting on a show or crafting the perfect devotional. So tonight,…
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