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An Advent Reading Plan from ‘The Biggest Story’

This reading plan features short Scripture readings highlighting twenty-four promises from the Old Testament about the coming Messiah, plus a final passage from Matthew 1 for the birth of Christ.

The Two Peculiar Acts of the Father in the Work of Redemption

John Owen, Richard Snoddy

Two peculiar acts there are in this work of our redemption by the blood of Jesus, which may be and are properly assigned to the person of the Father.

The Key Difference Between Entertaining and Christian Hospitality

Rosaria Butterfield

In a world that doesn’t understand intimacy and would rather mouth off on social media than sit around a dinner table and talk about real things, it takes practice to embrace some awkwardness.

One of the Best Defenses Against Depression That Never Gets Mentioned

Rebecca McLaughlin

If you aren’t currently a churchgoer and you start attending weekly, you reduce your chances of developing depression by a third.

8 Questions About Predestination

Joel R. Beeke, Paul M. Smalley

The doctrine of predestination, including both election and reprobation, has long been controversial. The Bible clearly teaches that God is sovereign over all things. He saves sinners by his grace alone.

7 Suggestions for When You’re Struggling to Worship Joyfully

Ryanne J. Molinari

We will not always brim over with delight on Sunday mornings. So, what are we to do when we find ourselves worshiping without joy?