Spiritual Formation: a critical look

Jun 3, 2015 | 06 Articles, Theology

The theology of Spiritual Formation sounds great on paper, but it is focused on the wrong target, seeks the wrong kind of change and misses the mark on how disciplines work.

Prayer and Spiritual Formation: How does it work?

May 27, 2015 | 06 Articles, Theology

The biblical picture of prayer is not that it is a spiritual discipline that I use to reach a higher spiritual level. Rather prayer is an unavoidable mandatory battlefield in the war of faith.

4 People You Need to Improve your Teaching

May 13, 2015 | 02 Library, 05 Bible Study 201

4 people you need to improve your teaching: cheerleader, coach, critic, craftsman. Learn to find them, set expectations, and trust the team. Learn to find them, set expectations, and trust the team.

Does Spiritual Formation seek the right kind of change?

Feb 22, 2015 | 06 Articles, Theology

Not only does the theology of spiritual formation aim at the wrong target, spiritual formation seeks the wrong kind of change. While spiritual disciplines focus on success at outward righteous behavior, the Bible teaches that the goal of spiritual maturity is a strong unshakeable faith.

Is Spiritual Formation shooting at the right target?

Feb 17, 2015 | 06 Articles, Theology

The theology of Spiritual Formation sounds great on paper, but it is focused on the wrong target. Spiritual formation is “an intentional Christian practice with the goal of developing spiritual maturity that leads to Christ-likeness.” The central claim of...

Breaking the Huddle Syndrome

Jan 30, 2015 | 06 Articles, Faith & Life

In modern American culture growing older seems to mean becoming invisible; unfortunately this trend is also infecting the church. Relegating older women to the nostalgia-bin is a symptom of “The Huddle Syndrome.” Fortunately, the Huddle Syndrome is easy to break.

Want to Teach the Bible? Read this First

Jan 27, 2015 | 02 Library, 05 Bible Study 201

So you’d like to teach the Bible? How do you get started? How do you decide if Bible teaching is your calling? Here’s my advice for aspiring teachers.

James: The Gospel in Shoe Leather

Jan 16, 2015 | 03 Series, Discussion Questions, Download, New Testament

A 12-week Bible study on the Letter of James. The central question of the book of James is: Are you living what you claim to believe?

What is worship?

Jan 5, 2015 | 06 Articles, Theology

If you think that worship equals singing, A Taste of Heaven: Worship in the Light of Eternity by RC Sproul is a must-read book for you.

Questions Jesus Asked

Dec 30, 2014 | 03 Series, Mark, New Testament

An 18-week Bible Study podcast on questions Jesus asked from the Gospel of Mark. Jesus also used questions as a teaching tool, frequently asking a question he already knows the answer to.