Discipleship Archives

Wooden cross on a hill under stormy skies with glowing red clouds and bold text stating 'There is One Punishment for Sin

The Bible says all have sinned—and that God, being perfectly just, gives one punishment for sin: death. Unlike human courts that vary punishment based on the crime, God's standard is absolute. This post explains why everyone is a sinner, what that means in light of God's justice, and how Jesus offers the only way of escape.

A softly glowing lantern and wooden cross on a porch surrounded by autumn leaves, symbolizing light shining in darkness.

Walking Wisely Through Halloween: Balancing Freedom and Christian Witness

Duane White -

2:26 am

Discover how Christians can approach Halloween with spiritual discernment, protect their Christian witness, and live set apart as lights in a dark world.

Inspirational Christian graphic with the words “When Repentance Meets Hope” on a warm golden and brown background symbolizing faith, renewal, and spiritual growth.

When Repentance Meets Hope: Learning to Live in Victory

Duane White -

3:11 pm

This post explores how spiritual warfare and walking in hope define the Christian life. It explains that repentance is not a punishment but a weapon of freedom, showing readers how to overcome guilt and live in Christ’s victory through faith, truth, and hope.

Restoring your first love in Christ begins with gratitude, faithfulness, and renewed zeal.

Restoring Your First Love: Anchored in Gratitude, Faithfulness, and Zeal

Duane White -

6:47 am

How to restore your first love in Christ, as Jesus commanded the church of Ephesus in Revelation 2. With Scripture, real-life illustrations, and practical steps, it shows how gratitude fuels wonder, God’s faithfulness anchors believers, and renewed zeal flows from love.

Predestination, Free Will, and the Peace of God’s Sovereignty

Duane White -

6:49 am

Explore the tension between predestination and free will through the lens of God’s sovereignty. It applies this truth to the struggles of modern life, especially the rise of anxiety. By resting in God’s eternal plan and living with peace, Christians can face choices, failures, and fears with freedom and confidence.

Silhouette of a man carrying a large wooden cross at sunset, symbolizing the call to take up your cross daily and follow Christ.

What It Means to Take Up Your Cross Daily and Follow Christ

Duane White -

7:06 am

To take up your cross daily means more than enduring hardship—it’s a daily choice to deny yourself, follow Christ, and live for eternity. In this post, we explore how believers can walk in obedience, endure with purpose, and live each day ready for Jesus’ return. Discover the true cost—and reward—of following Him.