Articles on "Christian Practice / Discipleship"

Better Than Hot Fudge: The Luxury of Spiritual Direction 
by Linda Francisco Bets
My boss called me into his office, shut the door, and waved me into a chair. The first words out of his mouth were “Now, this is not negotiable.”

The Communal “We” and the Necessary “I”
by Karen K. Minnich-Sadler
Keeping the communal and personal aspects of faith in balance is necessary for a rich understanding and practice of discipleship.

Discipling Body Heart and Mind
by Carolyn M. Mowchan
A holistic approach to discipleship.

Giving Thanks — for God is Good
by William R. Matthews
The sufficiency of gratitude.

Life in Christ is Exciting!
by Gretchen E. Ritola
How discipleship occurs among Christians in rural America who are immersed in the Word and whose faith is integrated with their everyday world.

Membership or Discipleship?
by John F. Bradosky
Our congregations need to ask what are we doing, making members or disciples? In our culture, membership often is connected to entitlement. Discipleship is a different matter altogether.

Moral Deliberation: The Christian's Responsibility
by John C. Cooper
A gospel-centered mind and spirit are needed to face the moral crises of church and society. From Scripture and church history, the author paints a picture of what "moral deliberation" could be.