Have you ever planned a road trip without using a map or a GPS? It is possible, albeit challenging. You can drive in the general direction you need to go and follow enough signs identifying large cities along the route. You could even rely on your memory and wing it. In both cases, I’m sure you’d have a high percentage of getting to your destination—however, it’s not guaranteed, and you’ll most likely encounter a delay or two, and an unnecessary detour. That can be exactly what it feels like...

Some of the most important spiritual work happens when no one’s watching. Not on stages or in group settings, but early in the morning— in kitchens, living rooms, or during our commute to work. As someone called to write, speak, and build up other disciples in the Body of Christ, I have learned that spiritual habits are non-negotiable in our walk with the Lord. These habits help us place our minds, temperaments, and bodies before God as we seek the grace of his transformation. They also lead...