For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. For the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God, for it does not submit

In the middle of an amazing marriage will you put your eyes on the Giver, rather than the gift? In the midst of a difficult marriage will you suffer for the sake of righteousness? Are you willing to follow the example of Christ, to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called (Eph. 4:1)? You have been called to be Christ-lik

Marriage is one of the most humbling, sanctifying journeys you will ever be a part of. It forces us to wrestle with our selfishness and pride. But it also gives us a platform to display love and commitment.

If there’s one thing I positively know, it’s that feelings cannot be trusted. Not for a second. Too often, feelings are based on perceptions, self-preservation, fears, and emotion.

Consider this: the phrase “one another” is mentioned 59 times in the New Testament. Fifty-nine times, the writers of the New Testament give us commands that we cannot obey without turning to another member of the church and demonstrating the character of God. It’s impossible to “one another” yourself; it’s impossible to “one another” in your heart.

Almost everyone I meet believes they are headed for heaven. At every funeral I attend, a eulogy declares that the deceased is now “in a better place.” But if this is true, why does Jesus talk about a narrow gate and a hard path? “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it

As I write this, it feels cheap. I’m trying to describe something so sacred with lifeless words on a page. My words feel so subdued. So sterile. I want to stop writing, stare you in the face, and scream: Jesus died! He chose the most grueling death to bring you to God! Everything is changed! You and I were destined for a horrifying encounter with G

Brad tells me that one of the blessings of his life was sitting his kids down when they turned 18 and being able to say to them, “You saw that there was nothing mom and dad were not willing to sacrifice for the gospel, not even our lives. Now go and do the same.” How many of us are living in such a way that we can say the same to our children?

many people forget that after the moment of salvation comes a lifetime of sanctification (the process of becoming holy). Your righteous position is gained in an instant of true belief, but your righteousness—your Christ-likeness—grows in depth over a lifetime of pursuing the things of God. That’s why Paul longs to lay hold of all that Christ offers