An Interview with Kathryn Butler, Author of The Dream Keeper Saga
Kathryn Butler
We recently caught up with Kathryn Butler, author of The Dream Keeper Saga, to ask her all of the questions on our mind about what her writing process is like and how to incorporate themes of Christian hope into a story.
Christian: Are You Imbibing Our Culture’s View of Love?
Jonathan Leeman
With culture and history both shaping our definitions, where are we learning love from?
What Does It Look Like to “Put On” Patience?
Kevin W. McFadden
Patience is a virtue, and one Paul urges us to pursue: “Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience” (Col. 3:12).
Herman Bavinck: The Man and the Mind
John Bolt
Bavinck wrote theology with the church in mind; he prized evangelical piety; he did not disparage modern learning; he took a genuine interest in the world’s non-Christian religious traditions as important data for Christian theology.
8 Notable Quotes from Women of the Word
If it is true that we become what we behold, we must devote the time to learn how to dig into Scripture with our hearts and minds.
Be Careful, Your Kids Are Emulating Your Works Righteousness
Kristen Wetherell
Salvation comes to undeserving, dead sinners as a free gift of God, not by anything we do. Yet the heart’s tendency toward works righteousness—thinking we can earn our salvation—runs deep.
Is Marriage the Cure for Loneliness?
Lydia Brownback
Loneliness is a big issue for married women, whether their marriage is good or not.
How to Die for the Glory of God
John Dunlop, MD
Coming to the end of life can be very self-centered and that’s antithetical to the gospel. When I die, I want my life to reflect the gospel.
Prepare Your Heart for Advent
In the midst of a busy season, make space in your days to prepare your heart for the joyous reason we celebrate Christmas.
Podcast: Faith, Family, and the Creative Life (Ruth Chou Simons)
Ruth Chou Simons discusses her life as an artist, sharing her passion for creating beautiful pieces of art that reflect the beauty of our Creator.
The Bad News We Need to Hear
Paul David Tripp
There is one kind of bad news that you and I often work to deny but that we desperately need to face. Facing this news is a matter of life and death, even though it is the worst news ever.
An Untethered Identity Is Dangerous
Kevin DeYoung
The way that our world shapes and steers us on that quest for identity can be dangerous because it’s often without reference to God, without being anchored in his Word.
Blessed: The Organization of Revelation with Vern Poythress (Episode 6)
Nancy Guthrie
Nancy Guthrie talks with Vern Poythress about reading the book of Revelation not as a puzzle book to be figured out but as a picture book which should stir us up to be moved by Christ's rule and God's plan for history.
Advice for Singles Who Feel Lonely
Lydia Brownback
Place your relationship status in God's hands and find freedom from worry and loneliness.
A Key Difference between Social Conservatism and Political Conservatism
Andrew T. Walker
I am a political conservative myself and I’ll fully admit that there are aspects of political conservatism today that gain acceptance under the umbrella of political conservatism that I am wary to adopt.
The School of Waiting
Betsy Childs Howard
God wants me to learn how to wait so that I can wait well, even if my waiting continues for the rest of my life.
The Lost Art of Catechesis
Catechesis is meant to be a robust witness to biblical faith and practice, a tool which in the hands of skilled practitioners to be used to instruct, form, and make mature disciples.
Why Expository Preaching Is Important
R. Kent Hughes
When you do expository preaching you get a sermon's symmetry and structure from the biblical text.
You’re Not Just a Sinner
Joe Rigney
The fact that you have a cesspool of sin down in your heart doesn’t mean you should camp down there because that’s precisely what God is trying to lead you out of.
The Significance of God Taking on Flesh
Bob Cutillo, MD
Jesus knew that everything about his earthly life, including the body he inhabited, was to fulfill God’s intended purpose.
Podcast: The Human Need to Connect (Ed Welch)
Ed Welch discusses the human need for relationship, reflecting on the epidemic of loneliness in our world today, and offering advice for the person who feels God is distant.
Introducing the New ‘ESV Teen Study Bible’
The ESV Teen Study Bible is a robust new study Bible designed specifically for teens featuring 12,000 accessible study notes and 365 devotions.
4 Essential Ingredients of Reformed Preaching
Joel R. Beeke
Reformed preaching aims to take all of the Bible into account and to apply it.
Why Martin Luther's Preaching Was So Offensive
Herman Selderhuis
As soon as the Reformation began in 1517, Martin Luther became the most famous man in Europe.
5 Reasons to Prioritize Family Worship
Donald S. Whitney
Just about everyone I know feels overwhelmed, and most are busier than they’ve ever been, especially if they have children at home.
A Missing Ingredient in Today’s Preaching
Leland Ryken
The literary approach to the Bible, and the importance of genre as a chief ingredient of such an approach, are subjects of neglect. This represents a missed opportunity of massive proportions.
Help! My Teen Struggles with Self-Image
Jen Oshman
From its beginning, the self-esteem movement has been crushing. And the movement hasn’t dissipated over the last generation or two, it has only intensified.
Why Catholic Philosopher Robert George Matters to Protestants
Andrew T. Walker
With a career spanning over thirty years and who presently holds the title of McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence, Robert P. George is one of the world’s most prominent and respected public intellectuals.
Dear Pastor, Cherish Christ More Than You Cherish Serving Him
Bobby Jamieson
God is the beginning and end of the universe. Cherish him more than you cherish serving him. Cherish him more than you cherish telling others about him.
How to Balance Being a Husband and a Father
God is willing to give wisdom to every young dad for both being a father and a husband.