Discipleship

We Believe: Q&A format, teaching the core beliefs of the Christian faith as outlined in the Nicene Creed.
Discipleship 101: teaching ten major doctrines of the Christian faith and how we respond to them. A series of 30 articles.
Small groups starter: ready, set, grow: starting and facilitating small groups that disciple people in the way of Jesus.
Basics for New Christians: A series of nine small group discussions teaching fundamental elements of what it means to be a Christian.
40 Days of Discipleship: self-directed, advanced study of incarnational Trinitarian theology. 20 minutes a day, for 40 days. Then a second 40 days, and then a third.
Discipleship pathway: resources for helping people journey with Jesus from belong, to believe, to become.

Christian living

Christian life articles in Discipleship 101 and 40 Days of Discipleship:

Christian Life, by Michael Morrison
Obeying God, by J. Michael Feazell
Responding to Jesus With Prayer, by Joseph Tkach
John 14: In His Name, by Joseph Tkach
New Life in Christ, by Michael Morrison
The Goal of the Christian Life, by Joseph Tkach
The Purpose of Blessings, by Joseph Tkach
Trials and Faith, by Joseph Tkach
Life in Christ: Living Like a Christian, by Michael Morrison
Jesus Helps Us in Everyday Trials, by Joseph Tkach
Sanctification, by Michael Morrison
Tell Peter, by Eugene Guzon
Our Relationship With Jesus Christ, by Joseph Tkach
Trusting God With the Problem of Sin, by J. Michael Feazell

Additional articles:

The Christian life and our participation in Christ’s continuing ministry (an essay by Gary Deddo)
Wholehearted: finding personal wholeness in Jesus (an essay by Cathy Deddo)
What Is Truth, and Does It Matter? a booklet by Dick Tripp
Racial reconciliation (external link)
Articles about science, the Bible & faith

Spiritual growth

The primary means of spiritual growth are Bible study, prayer, participation in a local church, trials, and living each day as led by God’s Spirit and his Word.
- For articles about Bible study, click here.
- For articles about church, click here.
- For articles about trials, click here.
What Are Spiritual Disciplines? by J. Michael Feazell
Small Group Studies in Spiritual Disciplines (15 lessons for small group discussions, PDF format)
Our goal: Christ formed in us, by Joseph Tkach
Why were you born? by Michael Morrison
Learning to be like Christ in everyday life, by Michael Morrison
Our need for spiritual training, by Joseph Tkach
Our greatest needs: prayer and study, by Joseph Tkach
Four-point plan for spiritual growth, by Joseph Tkach
Three basics of Christian life, by Joseph Tkach
Fellowship with God: our greatest priority, by Joseph Tkach
What, Me Take a Bible Course Online? by John Halford
Right Idea, Wrong Foundation, by John Halford
It Was OK for Timothy, by Kerry Gubb

Prayer

“In Jesus’ Name”: Reflections on Why Our Prayers Matter, by Rick Shallenberger
Acts 4: How shall we pray? by Sandy Blank
Attacked by an Answered Prayer, by Rick Shallenberger
Can You Do That in School? – Separation of Church and State, by Karen Seddon
Disciplemaking ministry: prayerful dependence, by Jeb Egbert
John 14: In His Name, by Joseph Tkach
Learning to pray: a study for new believers
Moving Mountains and Cursing Fig Trees, by James Henderson
Paul’s Pastoral Prayers, by Michael Morrison
Prayer: a Cry for Help
Prayer: a small group study, by Susi Albrecht
Prayer: Does it make any difference? Q&A with Philip Yancey
Prayer: When You Don’t Know What to Say…, by John Halford and Clayton Steep
Praying for My Enemies, by Rick Shallenberger
Praying for the Peace of Jerusalem, by John Halford
Praying Like Elijah, by Joseph Tkach
Praying With Great Interest, by James Henderson
Psalms Can Help You Pray, by John Halford
Psalms: When You Talk to God, by Jim Herst and Tim Finlay
Releasing God’s Power Through Prayer, by Tammy Tkach
Responding to Jesus With Prayer, by Joseph Tkach
Saying Grace Graciously, by Paul Hailey
Talking With God, by Paul Kroll
The Lord’s Prayer in Matthew 6, by Michael Morrison
The Prayer God Always Answers, by Bernie Schnippert
Yes! God Hears, by Norman L. Shoaf
Short videos:
School Prayer: It’s Not Illegal
Prayer
It’s a Wonderful Life: Prayer
Intercessory Prayer
Does God Hear Our Prayers?
Long video: David Torrance: The Importance of Prayer in Pastoral Work

Obedience

The Role of the Law in Christian Life, by Joseph Tkach
Grace: A License to Sin? by J. Michael Feazell
Fulfilling the Law, by J. Michael Feazell
Obeying God, by J. Michael Feazell
Six Reasons to Obey God, by Michael Morrison
The Greatest Commandment, by Joseph Tkach
Responsibilities to “One Another” by Michael Morrison
Behavioral Standards in Christianity, by Joseph Tkach
Responding to God’s Grace in Our Relationships, by Joseph Tkach

Family

In Marriage… 1 + 1 = 1
Lonely in Love
Before You Divorce
Your Child’s #1 Teacher
Love One Another
Do You Have Time for a Happier Marriage? by Dexter Faulkner
If Jesus Were Married… by Joseph Tkach
Ministering to the Singles in Our Churches, by Rex dela Peña
What About Divorce and Remarriage? by Paul Kroll (shorter article)
What the Bible Says About Divorce and Remarriage, by Michael Morrison

Child-rearing

Personal Money Management

Six Steps to Financial Security
Are You Living Beyond Your Means?
Live Within Your Means
A Budget That Works
A Sample Budget
Developing a Spending Plan With a “Virtual Cookie Jar” by Brent Baker
When It Comes to Spending, Patience Pays Off
Warning Signals of Financial Trouble
Solving Your Credit Problems
Balance: “THE” Financial Worldview, by Craig Kuhlman
From Balance to Balance Sheets, by Craig Kuhlman
Financials — the Way to Financial Freedom, by Craig Kuhlman
Going Deeper With Financial Freedom, by Craig Kuhlman
Acting Wisely During a Recession, by Brent Baker
Net Worth Statement
Setting Up Your Money Plan
Three-Month Spending Worksheet
Teaching Kids About Money
I Thought I Would Lose My Job! by Ken Williams
You Could Lose Your Job! by Mathew Morgan

Generosity

Is tithing required in the new covenant? by Michael Morrison
A command Paul did not obey: a study of 1 Cor. 9, by Michael Morrison
Rich in good works: a study of 2 Corinthians 9, by Michael Morrison
The grace of giving: a study of 2 Corinthians 8, by Michael Morrison
Stewardship involves all of life, by Michael Morrison
Money and Worship
Three Reasons to Give, by Joseph Tkach
How Much Is Freedom Worth? by Joseph Tkach
Stewardship: Our Lives Are Not Our Own, by Michael Morrison
Poverty and Generosity, by Joseph Tkach
A Life of Generosity, by Michael Morrison
Generosity as a Way of Life, an interview with Mark Vincent
Planting a Seed for the Gospel, by Mathew Morgan
Give Now, in a Recession?, by Mathew Morgan

Trials and suffering

Why God Allows Suffering, by Paul Kroll
Why Must Christians Suffer? by Paul Kroll
Why Does God Allow Evil? by Michael Morrison
Why God Allows People to Do Evil
The Suffering God, by J. Michael Feazell
Jesus – The Suffering God
Disaster in New Orleans! by Joseph Tkach
Safe in God’s Hands, by James Henderson
Tsunami Report — an Insider’s View, by Randal Dick
Where Was God? by J. Michael Feazell
Finding Meaning in Tragedy, by J. Michael Feazell
Hindsight: Faith Reframing Tragedy, by Kerry Gubb
The Problem of Evil — a Biblical Theodicy, by Luciano Cozzi
Jesus Helps Us in Everyday Trials, by Joseph Tkach
Trials and Faith, by Joseph Tkach
Suffering and Worship, by Siang-Yang Tan
Joy — Despite Pain and Suffering, by Joseph Tkach
An Answer in the Dark, by Marie Docken
The Blame Game and Other Games
When Bad Things Happen, by J. Michael Feazell
I Think God Hates Me! by Keith Hartrick
Her Beauty and Her Terror, by Kerry Gubb
The Trial of Job, by Paul Kroll
Where Are You, Lord? by Michael Houghton
A Blessing in Disguise, by John McLean
Satan Is a Defeated Adversary, by Paul Kroll
God Bless America, by Joseph Tkach
The Purpose of Blessings, by Michael Morrison
What Does the Bible Say About Healing? (a booklet by Joseph W. Tkach and Bernard W. Schnippert):
- What and Why Healing
- Divine Healing — What, Why, How?
- Faith and Healing
- Medical Science and the Bible
- Responsibilities in Sickness
Healing, by Joseph Tkach
Trials, Faith and Healing, by Joseph Tkach
James 5:14 and Healing, by Paul Kroll
The Purpose of Healings, by Michael Morrison
A Lesson About Healing, by J. Michael Feazell
When a Loved One Dies – a booklet
- The Loss of a Loved One
- Stages of Grief
- Daddy’s Gone
- How You Can Help Others
- Woman, Wife, Widow
- Working Through Your Grief
- Beyond Death
On Death and Dying
Not Long Now…, by Kerry Gubb
Funeral for a Friend, by Kerry Gubb

Spiritual warfare

Spiritual Warfare, by Joseph Tkach
Spiritual Warfare and You, by James Henderson
A Biblical View of the Spirit World, by James Henderson
Satan Is a Defeated Adversary, by Paul Kroll
Is There a Spirit World?
Why the Devil May Care
The Serpent and You
Should You Look to the Stars?
Communication With the Dead: Is it Possible?
Reincarnation
The God of this World
Put on the Armor of God

General

(also see human interest stories about Christian living)

A Hunger for God, by Michael Morrison
A New Year — A New Life
A Sorry State of Affairs – Understanding the Power of an Apology, by Neil Earle and Curtis May
A Story From Joshua, Relevant for the Church Today
Anger: A Battle We Can Win, by Neil Earle
Another look at faith, by J. Michael Feazell
As Ugly as Sin, by John Halford
Being Human, by Bill Winn
Being Missional, by Steve Solari
Building Unity: The Story of Euodia and Syntyche, by Ted Johnston
Buy One Set One Free, by Leanne Wickey
Can you trust the Holy Spirit to save you? by Joseph Tkach
Christian submission to civil government, by Michael Morrison
Disciples Who Didn’t Understand, by Michael Morrison
Do you have the Holy Spirit? by Paul Kroll
Duty of care? What is a Christian’s responsibility toward the rest of creation? by Dennis Gordon
Dying and Rising With Christ, by J. Michael Feazell
From Both Sides Now, by Sheila Graham
Getting Real, by J. Michael Feazell
Gifts and fruit of the Holy Spirit, by Michael Morrison
Go and Do Likewise, by Dan Rogers
God Knows Each of His Children, by Joseph Tkach
Going for the Gold, by John Halford
Good News to the Poor — Interview with Richard Stearns
How to Be Effective and Memorable, by John Halford
How to Resist Temptation, by Joseph Tkach
If You Really Had Repented…, by J. Michael Feazell
In God We Trust, by Joseph Tkach
Insights into solitude, by J. Michael Feazell
Introduction to moral development, by Michael Morrison
Is God in Control? by Tammy Tkach
Is Jesus Enough? by Michael Houghton
It Can’t Be Depression…I’m a Christian, by Mark Mounts
Unmasking Male Depression, by Archibald Hart
It’s Not What You Aren’t That Counts, by John Halford
It’s Not What You Have – It’s Who Has You, by Dan Rogers
It’s Hard to Forgive, by Joseph Tkach
The Problem of Forgiveness, by Lila Docken Bauman
Leading in Spiritual Formation, by Dan Rogers
Living the Trinitarian Life, by Michael Morrison
Looking for a Better Life, by Michael Morrison
Lovers of Pleasure…Are We Trying Too Hard to Be Happy? by Archibald Hart
Making Friends With the Disabled, by April Hottle
Modern Slavery – The Unheard Cries, by Curtis May and Neil Earle
My Struggle With Pornography, by Rob Robertson
Nobody Prepares You, by Greg Williams
Opening the Eyes — A Step at a Time, by Michael Morrison
Our relationship with Christ, by Michael Morrison
Our upward, inward and outward responsibilities, by Joseph Tkach
Peace in Christ, by John McLean
People, I Just Want to Say, You Know, Can’t We All Get Along? by J. Michael Feazell
Responding to God with faith, by Joseph Tkach
Right in Their Own Eyes – An Interview with Paul Johnson
Running Away From Intimacy, by Mark Mounts
Say It Loud, Say It Clear, by Jeffrey Broadnax
Share God’s Love (Jesus and Zacchaeus), by Dan Rogers
Sharing in Jesus’ Life, by C. Baxter Kruger
The Use and Misuse of Spiritual Gifts, by Joseph Tkach
Spiritual Gifts Are Given for Service, by Joseph Tkach
Spiritual Gifts for the Gospel, by Joseph Tkach
Additional articles about spiritual gifts
Stewardship of Talents, by Michael Morrison
Strip These Words From Your Communication, by Beverly Caruso
Thanksgiving, by Joseph Tkach
The Good Life — God Is Working in Us
The Movie of Life, by Joseph Tkach
The Purpose of Blessings, by Joseph Tkach
Tired of Life, With Everything to Live For, by John Halford
Too Old to Be Useful? by John Halford
Touching the World in Two Ways, by Michael Morrison
Urge Protection, by John Halford
Walking in His Steps, by Paul Kroll
What Time Is It? by Joseph Tkach and Neil Earle
When You Fast… by Pedro R. Melendez, Jr. & Joseph Tkach
Where Is Love? by Joseph Tkach
Whose Hope? What Future? Jeremiah 29:11, by John Halford
WWJD? by Kerry Gubb

Alcohol

Overcoming Alcohol Abuse
What Is Alcoholism? by Herman L. Hoeh
The Slide Into Alcohol Abuse
Alcoholism — a Disease?
Alcohol and Teenagers
Alcoholism Is Treatable
Help for Family Members of Alcoholics
Coping with Stress…Without Alcohol or Drugs
A Child of an Alcoholic Speaks Out!
At Greater Risk – Women and Alcohol, by Sheila Graham

Military Service and War

Pacifism and the Church of God, by Ralph Orr
War in the Old Testament, by Ralph Orr
Warfare and the Ethics of Jesus Christ, by Ralph Orr
War and Vengeance in the Epistles and Revelation, by Ralph Orr
Pacifism Series – Summation, by Ralph Orr
Letter Regarding Pacifism, by Neil Earle
Police Q&A

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