What did the Biblical writers mean when they used the word “hope”?
Biblical hope is real. It is sure. It is certain. It is guaranteed. Biblical hope is based on the demonstrated trustworthiness of a particular object. Biblical hope is not like […]
Author Archives: Nick Cash
7 realistic ways to disconnect from the web and optimize your connection with God
If we can never be truly alone with God, then we are robbed of our intimacy with Him. The same is true in any relationship: if my wife and I […]
What is the #1 thief of our intimacy with God today?
You’re probably staring at it right now: your laptop, your iPad, your smart phone… our constant connection to the web via electronic gadgetry is the number one usurper of our […]
Is the Old Testament really relevant to my life as a follower of Jesus today?
The simple truth is this: our understanding of Jesus – who He was and what He was about – is directly linked to our understanding of the Old Testament! Jesus […]
Abundant life in the midst of poverty: early observations of village life in West Africa
I’m taking the personal liberty today to divert from my normal theme of practical discipleship to blog about something different. This won’t become routine – just something I may do […]
Should you feel guilty if you enjoy obeying God?
If following Jesus isn’t painful, am I doing it wrong? Have no doubt: there is definitely great sacrifice in following Jesus. But there is also great gain! He warned us […]
For better comprehension & engagement of the Bible, read through a chronological version
The Bible is one Story, with one primary theme: God redeems. But we oftentimes lose sight of the unified Story of the Bible in our varied attempts to read it […]
Discipleship is progressive, not stationary
It’s dynamic, not static. Kinesthetic, not latent. Active, not passive. The path of discipleship is a continuous journey of moving progressively forward – from one point to the next – […]
Discipleship is intentional, not accidental
Discipleship is not something we merely stumble upon, accidentally… Or wake up one day to be happily surprised that we somehow – inexplicably – resemble Christ! No, it is exercise. […]
Dimmer Switch Conversion
I used to feel bad that I did not have some magnificent testimony of divine rescue… I did not come to faith in Christ in a prison cell, or at […]
