Well Church Writings

As helpful as it would be to develop habits of health or efficiency to kick off the new year, how life-giving would it be for believers in Christ to embrace spiritual disciplines as habits of devotion?...

Why practice the Sabbath?...

In Jeremiah 10, God addresses idolatry in the nation of Judah. ...

God calls us to be honest with our church family because we belong to one another....

Those of us who relate with the prodigal son have likely been shocked and delighted to come face to face with the overwhelming grace of God for sinners. When the son is still a long way off, his father sees him and sprints to him, scooping him up in his arms, weeping with joy that his son has returned home at last. The son couldn’t believe it; he was expecting a scolding...

As we gaze on Jesus Christ, our problems don’t disappear. We may still feel that we are being crushed. Yet, when we lift our gaze to Christ, we are shifting our focus from ourselves to God. And when our eyes are on him, we are transformed; just as our initial encounter with Jesus Christ changed us, as we continue to gaze upon him, he continues to transform us....

So as the new year begins, sure, join a gym, plan some healthy meals, get a pedicure, and practice mindfulness. But don’t miss out on true health and abundant life by foregoing the nourishment that the Lord provides to those who abide in him....

The Lord who rescued the people of Israel is the same God who is with us, and he has not changed....

But then I read Philippians 1:6 which says, “And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” This is wildly encouraging!...

One of my favorite things about the Holy Spirit is how he connects us to all believers in such a deep way. Regardless of age, gender, nationality, experience, education, the size of your bank account, hometown, culture, denomination, or ability level, believers in Jesus Christ have a soul connection. The connection among believers takes the saying, "blood is thicker than w...