Spiritual matters matter. I have found that many believers have been taught the message of the gospel, but they have not been taught the spiritual reality of the gospel. They may know Bible verses. They may know theology. They may even believe God heals, delivers, speaks, and performs miracles. But there is a difference between having information about God and receiving what God gives by His Spirit. The gospel is not merely a message to study. It is not simply a moral code, a theological...

One of the greatest weapons of the enemy is not always the obvious attack. It is not always the dramatic moment people tend to associate with spiritual warfare. Many times, the deadliest weapon is ignorance. In scripture, darkness is not only about evil. It also speaks of being in the dark about something. That matters more than many people realize. If I am ignorant in spiritual matters, I can be sincere and still be vulnerable. I can love God and still lose ground. I can be passionate and...

A lot of believers spend years trying to figure out the will of God while overlooking the place where Scripture starts. If I want to know what God wants for my life, I do not have to begin with a career decision, a season, or a platform. I begin here: the will of God is my sanctification. That truth is not optional. It is not a side doctrine for extra serious Christians. It is at the center of the new life. If I belong to Christ, then holiness is not a bonus subject. It is part of the call of...