Podcast: Trauma, Pain, and Loss: A Doctor’s Story of Faith and Healing (Katie Butler)
Kathryn Butler discusses her work as a trauma surgeon working in the ICU, sharing what it was like to be inundated with life and death situations day in and day out.
Dear Pastor . . . You Can Serve Both Your Ministry and Your Kids
Ajith Fernando
It is not easy to be fully committed to the people we minister to and to our families at the same time. But the strain of doing both (the balanced life) is our cross.
Remember Who You Are
Elyse Fitzpatrick
Elyse Fitzpatrick calls us to remember how what Christ has already done transforms who we are right now.
Do You Feel Alone?
Paul David Tripp
We forget who we are, and when we do, we begin to give way to doubt, fear, and timidity. Identity amnesia makes you feel poor when in fact you are rich.
Podcast: Fighting for Faith in the Midst of Doubt (Glenna Marshall)
Glenna Marshall discusses how we should view our doubts about the Bible, the gospel, and God's love for us, and how our struggles with doubt should give way to a more resilient faith.
The Joy of Christmas
John Piper
Jesus has come to inaugurate that peace among God’s people and to unveil the true joy of Christmas.
Introducing ‘New Morning Mercies (Note-Taking Edition)’
This new edition of Paul David Tripp’s best-selling book has been updated with space in the margins for note taking, encouraging readers to reflect on the devotional content.
Don’t Pick a Flower, Boil an Egg, or Pet a Dog Without Worshiping a Glorious God
Paul David Tripp
Few believers suffer from a view of God that’s too big. Yet many suffer from a picture of God that is too small. We can’t allow ourselves to hold a theology that shrinks God down to a manageable size.
Podcast: Where Is God in Suffering? (Ligon Duncan)
How can Christians can face profound life-changing suffering with their faith intact and find encouragement from God's word in the midst of a season of intense pain?
Podcast: Why You Shouldn't Feel Bad about Enjoying the World (Joe Rigney)
What does it look like to love God and enjoy this world? Are the two in contention with each other?
How to Fight for Joy During a Season of Spiritual Dryness
John Piper
The answer to the question “What do you do when you’re not happy in God?” is to preach to yourself. Preach to yourself Psalm 42—and all the other glorious promises of the Bible.
God’s Calling for George Müeller
John Piper
When Müller was twenty years old, he was invited to a Bible study and, by the grace of God, felt the desire to go.
Introducing ‘ESV Psalms, Photography Edition’
The ESV Psalms, Photography Edition seeks to capture the beauty of this beloved book of the Bible by featuring the text of each psalm alongside captivating original photography of the Irish landscape.
How Can Pastors Help Their Church Become a Praying Church?
Paul E. Miller
In order to get the Spirit of Jesus in the front seat of the car driving you, you need to slow down and be attentive to him.
How God Called Wayne Grudem to Serve the Church
In this video, Wayne Grudem recounts his journey to become a professor and author, sharing about his passion to faithfully teach the Bible to God’s people.
Why Do Christians Care So Much About Christmas?
Jonathan Gibson
Christians care about Christmas because it marks the beginning of the gospel, the beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ.
A Sufferer’s Great Resource in Tragedy
Cameron Cole
In the early days, the pain and sorrow of losing my son were so intense that I could not focus on anything beyond daily survival. But hope prevailed.
2 Questions about the Doctrine of Christ
Paul M. Smalley
To explore the wonder of who Christ is and stir our hearts to worship him, let us consider two questions about who he is.
11 Notable Quotes from Parenting
As caregivers, parents act as ambassadors of God’s love and care to their children.
Proclaiming Christ in the Marketplace
Gene Edward Veith Jr.
It is interesting to note how Athens affected Paul. Instead of being awed by all the marvelous sites, Paul saw only a city full of idols, and it grieved him greatly.
What Is Distinct about the Theology of 2 Thessalonians?
Andrew Malone
Other numbered “sets” of New Testament letters exhibit distinct differences. Yet the two Thessalonian letters are customarily treated together. This is an indication of how closely the two letters track.
Reclaiming Psalm 139 from the Clutches of Coffee Cups and Picture Frames
Psalm 139 is more than just fodder for t-shirts, coffee mugs, and picture frames.
Podcast: Learning to Love the Local Church (Megan Hill)
Why is the local church so important and essential for our spiritual growth as Christians—especially in the time of COVID-19?
Help! I Don’t Know What to Do with My Retirement
John Dunlop, MD
Retirement should not all be free unscheduled time, nor is it time to focus on ourselves, our comfort and happiness.
Podcast: Why Every Christian Should Care about Adoption (Russell Moore)
Russell Moore shares his own family’s adoption journey, explaining why adoption is important for all Christians—even those who never actually adopt.
The Biggest Challenge the Church Faces Today Is to Think Differently than the World
D. A. Carson
The greatest challenge that the church faces today to avoid thinking like the world is the same as the greatest challenge that the church always faces to avoid thinking like the world.
The Touch of Compassion
Dane Ortlund
When Jesus, the Clean One, touched an unclean sinner, Christ did not become unclean. The sinner became clean.
Podcast: Snakes and Satan in the Story of Scripture (Andy Naselli)
Where do snakes and dragons appear in the story of Scripture and what part do they play in the history of Redemption?
This Day in History: John Stott Was Born
Tim Chester
On this day in history John Stott, one of the most influential Christian leaders of the twentieth century, was born. This year marks the centenary of his birth.