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Photo by engin akyurt on UnsplashDear Young Disciple,There is a certain joy in meeting someone who has newly stepped into the kingdom of God, as if watching a flame burst to…

Photo by Jeremy Bishop on UnsplashDear young friend:It is no small thing to step into the role of leadership in the kingdom of God! As Obi Wan Kenobi once said, you are…

Photo by Andrew Neel on UnsplashA letter to those on the margins of ministry.If you’re reading this, maybe you’ve walked the road I’m about to describe.I’ve been involved in ministry since…

Photo by Zach Lucero on Unsplash Intro Question: What kind of fulfillment does Jesus promise to those who hunger and thirst for righteousness? Key Passage: “Blessed are those who hunger and…

Artistic Depiction of Corrie Ten BoomIntro Question: How does Jesus’ vision of righteousness challenge our ideas of success and power in relationships?Key Passage: “But I tell you, love your enemies and…

Photo by charlesdeluvio on Unsplash Intro Question: Was the Law of Moses just about rules, or was it intended to lead us to something deeper — true righteousness? Key Passage: “For I desire…

Photo by Nicolas Lysandrou on Unsplash Intro Question: How did God originally design righteousness to shape our relationships with Him, each other, and the world? Key Passage: “So God created mankind in…

Intro Question: How does Jesus’ encounter with the woman caught in adultery reveal the true meaning of righteousness?Key Passage: “Let any one of you who is without sin be the…

Question: When Jesus talks about hungering and thirsting for righteousness, is He redefining what true righteousness looks like?Key Passage: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will…

Watch the video that inspired this post here. https://medium.com/media/2aa8d8251e2b4c58bdb782d20e9ce46c/href When I was starting out in ministry, I believed that hard work was synonymous with faithfulness. I thought that to be a…

Photo by Karl Fredrickson on UnsplashA friend reached out to me on social media the other day with a heartfelt question: “How can I genuinely sympathize with friends who have walked…

Last week, while preparing to continue guiding my students on a long journey through the Sermon on the Mount at the GoodLion School of Discipleship, I hit a roadblock. I…

Photo by Michael Förtsch on Unsplash You’ve probably heard the phrase “Jesus is perfect theology.” It’s a compelling statement, and there’s truth in it. But over time, this phrase has been…

Photo by Joshua Rawson-Harris on UnsplashOne of our students at the GoodLion School of Discipleship recently asked this honest and vulnerable question: “I’ve been really struggling with loving people and being…

Lessons I’ve learned the hard way over 14 years as a husband in ministry. We’ve all heard the line: Your wife is your first ministry. And I believed that. I really did.…