D.A. Carson’s Memoirs of an Ordinary Pastor was recently named one of Leadership Journal’s Top 10 for the 2008 Leadership Book Awards. This “Golden Canon” presents the ten books of 2008 considered most valuable for church leaders following the submissions of over 100 pastors from across the country.
Don Carson draws on personal memories and his [...]
Recently Crossway’s homeschool book reviewers discussed Keeping Holiday by Starr Meade on their blogs.
As Beth wrote, “This is a story not only for Christmas, but every day of the year, as each of us strive to grow closer to the Founder.”
Other comments from the reviewers:
“Starr Meade writes a wonderful allegory of faith and the search [...]
As the year draws to a close, “Best of 2008″ lists are springing up all around us. Some of our favorite bloggers have already posted theirs, featuring several Crossway titles prominently. Check out the favorites of Tim Challies or Trevin Wax to get into the spirit.
And then leave us a comment.
Which Crossway title would you [...]
Here’s a list of the sample excerpts we’ve made available for Crossway’s Fall 2008 books.
Awesome Words (Edythe Draper, editor) - January 1-10
Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus (Nancy Guthrie, ed.) - Preface and Chapters 1-2
Death by Love (Mark Driscoll and Gerry Breshears) - Chapter 1 - “Demons Are Tormenting Me”
Game Day for the Glory of God (Stephen [...]
By Christin Ditchfield
Over the years, they’ve come to be known as Gaspar, Melchoir, Balthasar – the Three Wise Men. Such beloved characters in the traditional Christmas story. Though they are mentioned only briefly in the gospel of Matthew, the Wise Men appear in nearly every nativity scene, every creche set. Somehow through the centuries, these [...]
Crossway recently interviewed Starr Meade, the author of the new children’s book Keeping Holiday, about literature, her new book, and more. Here’s what she had to say:
Q: Who should read Keeping Holiday? Is it really a Christmas story?
A: The best stories in children’s literature—works by C. S. Lewis, George MacDonald, Kenneth Grahame—are enjoyable for [...]
Next year marks the 500th anniversary of the birth of John Calvin. There will be a number of conferences held and books published in 2009 to celebrate and thank God for Calvin and his ministry. Reformation 21 will even be blogging through the Institutes.
John Piper’s latest book, John Calvin and His Passion for the Majesty [...]
We learned a piece of sad news today: James MacDonald has cancer.
Our first response is to “weep with those who weep.” We extend our prayers and sympathy to Pastor MacDonald, his family, and all of our friends at Harvest Bible Chapel. We pray that the Lord will sustain them in every way throughout this challenging [...]
OUTREACH magazine has just released the names of the nominees for their 6th annual Outreach Resources of the Year Awards. The purpose of these awards is to “celebrate and encourage excellence in resources designed specifically to help the Church reach out in areas such as evangelism, compassionate service, and cross-cultural ministries locally and worldwide.” Winners [...]
The 2008 Preaching Survey of Bibles and Bible References is now online. This annual reference review for Preaching Magazine and Preaching.com features several Crossway titles, including:
I & 2 Peter and Jude: Sharing Christ’s Sufferings (David Helm)
I Samuel: Looking for a Leader (John Woodhouse)
Twelve Challenges Churches Face (Mark Dever)
ESV Study Bible
You can read the full [...]
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