God Has Already Revealed His Plan for Your Life
When trying to discern God’s will for our lives, it is tempting to spend all our our time in prayer. God, what do you want me to do with my…
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Why Gratitude Is a Spiritual Discipline
It’s almost unbelievable that Jesus heals 10 lepers in Luke 17 simultaneously. Without fanfare, He simply commands the motley crew, “Go, show yourselves to the priest.” They exit stage-left and…
The Supreme Court Will Pass on Hearing Adnan Syed’s Appeal
The Supreme Court will pass on hearing an appeal from Adnan Syed. America wrestles with whether or not presidents are chosen by God. And Mark McGrath is the breakup hero we all need.
Why Your Prayers Aren’t ‘Working’
I wish I could say that my prayer life is one defined by consistent authenticity and audacious faith. But if I’m being honest … Prayer is one of the places…
5 Ways to Be Generous Even If You’re Broke
God calls us to be generous. But what if you’re broke, barely making it through each month? Can you be generous when your bank account is hovering on empty? The…
Yes, Christianity Is a Religion, Not Just a Relationship
More weeks than not, I think about skipping church. “We could just take this one week off, I tell myself. We’ll be back next week. It’s cold out, anyway.” The…
4 Ways the Modern Church Looks Nothing Like the Early Church
I often hear Christians say that we should be more like the early church. And I must admit, I’ve been one of those Christians. But if we linger on how…
God Doesn’t Want You to Stress
I often take comfort from learning that the great characters in the narrative of the Bible are not so different from me. Peter was a knucklehead and a brash one…
What the Bible Says About How to Treat Refugees
Immigration continues to be one of the most politically polarizing issues in America. The topic of immigration and refugee policy has been a staple of recent presidential debates, and has…
True Worship Is More Than Singing in Church
There’s a divide in the Church. Well, there are plenty of divides in the Church. But one of the most concerning, I think, centers around the idea of worship: It’s…
Episode 8: How the Enneagram Can Make Us Better Leaders with Beth and Jeff McCord
The Enneagram is a powerful tool that allows us to recognize personality traits that God created us each uniquely with. This week on Called, we talk with Enneagram experts Jeff and Beth McCord about how utilizing the Enneagram can make us better…
No One Ever Came to Jesus Because a Christian Scolded Them
I love how Jesus related to damaged, condemned people. Don’t you? A woman sins against God and is caught in the act of adultery. She wrecks a home. She brings…
What Does the Bible Say About Ghosts?
Dustin Pari was about 9 years old when he says he saw something that “petrified” him and forever changed his life. He says it stood a few feet tall and…
God Has a Purpose in Your Disappointment
“Hope deferred makes the heart sick,” says King Solomon. Proverbs, which Solomon wrote, speak to the human condition, and this one is no exception. We’re all familiar with disappointment. You…
Christianity’s Most Famous Beer Enthusiasts
Christians and beer have a complicated relationship. In recent decades, many conservative evangelical camps have deemed alcohol consumption to be a cultural no-no, relegating it somewhere between church taboo and…