Biblical change begins with understanding and applying the gospel. True transformation in the Christian life flows from the truths of what God has done in Christ and from the commands that flow from that reality. The gospel declares what God has accomplished for us, and from that foundation it calls…

The Christian life is often described in Scripture as a struggle that requires alertness and perseverance. Believers live in the midst of a spiritual conflict that involves three persistent enemies: the world, the flesh, and the devil. The path of discipleship is not effortless. It calls for spiritual strength, watchfulness,…

Just as a newborn requires careful nourishment and attentive care in order to grow, the Christian life must also be intentionally nurtured. Physical life does not mature without food, protection, and guidance, and the same is true of spiritual life. Even after a person has trusted in Jesus Christ for…

At the sound of the alarm each morning, we push back the covers and step into the familiar rhythms of our day. Morning after morning we repeat the same patterns, often expecting different results while continuing the same habits. Human beings are creatures of habit, capable of forming patterns that…