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How Do I Pray Biblically? A Lesson on Learning to Pray...

If you've ever wondered how to pray, you're in good company: so did the disciples. That's why Jesus gives us a framework, not a formula, for effective prayer. 

How (and Why) to Observe Lent as a Christian

The season of Lent commemorates Jesus's 40 days of prayer, fasting, and temptation in the desert. Here's how Christians can participate — and why they should.

Entering the Groaning of God: How Romans 8 Transforms Our Relationships

Paul promises that we will not be separated from the love of God. But while we wait, we groan inwardly for redemption — ours, and our partner's.

When Deconstruction Builds a Stronger Faith 

Deconstructing can feel scary, but sometimes it's necessary to strengthen your faith. In fact, Jesus helped his disciples do it.

Preaching in Pain: Four Lessons from Paul

Most pastors eventually encounter the problem of preaching in pain. Paul provides a lesson in how to proclaim the gospel when you feel more like crying for help.

You Belong to God — Not to Caesar

There are several secular theories about how to find happiness and fulfillment and meaning as human beings, but none of them adequately answer the problem of our longings.

How to Cope With Disappointment as a Christian

Sometimes it feels like God is only with us when things are going right. But not only should Christians expect to feel disappointment — we should be the best equipped to face it.

How Christians Can Engage More Faithfully With the News

As Christians we are called to reflect Christ's joy and peace in the world. But too often the news cycle leaves us feeling angry and anxious instead. Is there a better, more faithful way to engage with the news? Spoiler: yes, there is!

What Would You Do If You Knew Jesus Was Coming Back...

If we as a global Church knew that Jesus was coming back in ten years, we would know our mission, come together, and hate our sin. That's why Gather25 exists.

The Praying Church: A Commentary on 1 Peter

As the people of God — a chosen people, a royal priesthood, God’s special possession — prayer is not optional. It's not a last resort. The call to prayer is nothing less than entering into the zone of the kingdom of heaven.

Prepare for Spiritual Warfare with the Armor of God

In Ephesians 6, Paul tells us we are engaged in spiritual warfare against one Enemy, and to defeat him we must put on the full armor of God. But what does that armor look like?

Four Identities of Jesus in the Gospel of Mark

The Gospel of Mark shows that Jesus wasn't just a messenger — he was the gospel itself. Here are four identities Jesus demonstrates in Mark's Gospel.

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