A Better Way Of Thinking About Accountability: Trust And Affirmation
If you want to grow in spiritual maturity, you need accountability. However, many of us need to refine the way we think about accountability—less gr…
Author: Payte Johnson
Payte is a husband and father from Kansas who hosts the Discern Daily podcast show. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Religion from Liberty University with experience in church planting and serving as a local church elder. In his free time he enjoys playing drums and disc golfing.
The Free Gift That Costs You Everything
It's true we are offered free forgiveness because of Jesus Christ, but don't be confused or mislead: to be a true follower of Christ will cost you eve…
Are You Merely “Lawful” Or Are You “Helpful” In Social Media?
We can do social media for God's glory, if we're using it rightly, and rightly may not be as easy as simply "preaching at" people. A well known bit of…
Why We Must Learn To Say “No” To Some Things
Maybe it's ambition, a desire to be kind, or a desire to please, but whatever it is for you, one of the hardest things we must learn as maturing Chris…
So You Want Something, Or To Be Someone, Greater?
As men we often feel compelled to be "better" or "stronger" or whatever it is that would make us seem "greater" in our minds or the minds of others. B…
Where Do I Start In The Bible? – #GospelFoundations
Reading the Bible, the word of God, can be daunting. If you've ever been confused about where to start when reading the Bible, this is a brief bit of …
Why Did God Give People A Law If We Don’t Follow It Now? – #GospelFoundations
God once gave mankind a very extensive law to obey. Why? If we don't even follow the law now, what's the point of it? Did it or can it do anything for…
The Beauty of Blogging In The Necessary Journey Of Maturing
A quick reminder on how we're all in this process of maturing, together, and especially when it comes to our writing, we shouldn't be discouraged that…
On Cooperating with The Holy Spirit To Spread The Gospel
So you want to advance the name and fame of Jesus? You want to reach others with the hope and love you've experienced? How do you do this? How do we e…
Saturate Yourself With God’s Promises
We live hectic lives in an fast and mean world. It's easy to get caught up in things and forget the truths that give us peace. Our God is so good that…
Testing Yourself, Examining The Heart: What Does It Mean To Believe?
Based on a recent tweet on Twitter, a question came up. It says: “You can say you believe that you’re saved by grace alone, but…