Podcast: How to Read the Bible Every Day in 2020 (David Mathis)
David Mathis discusses how anyone can make Bible reading a habit in 2020, reflecting on the pros and cons of New Year's resolutions and offering practical advice on making a plan to read the Bible every day.
Why Stay-at-Home Moms Don't Need to Be Embarrassed
Courtney Reissig
God values all work that's done in his name and in service of others, so you don't need to be embarrassed about your at-home work.
7 Pitfalls to Avoid in Your Discipleship
As you get going in discipleship doing spiritual good to others, consider a couple of pitfalls you should avoid. The following list isn’t exhaustive, but hopefully it will help you approach the discipling task with wisdom.
Why It Matters That Jesus Was and Still Is Human
Dane Ortlund
The impression often seems to be that the Son of God came down from heaven in incarnate form, spent three decades or so as a human, and then returned to heaven to revert back to his preincarnate state.
How to Respect the Dignity of Loved Ones with Dementia
John Dunlop, MD
God has made us social people; we thrive in the context of relationships. So do many of those with dementia, who are often desperate for human companionship and an escape from loneliness.
Introducing ‘The Greek New Testament, Produced at Tyndale House, Cambridge’
The Greek New Testament, Produced at Tyndale House, Cambridge seeks to make a distinctive contribution to biblical scholarship.
12 Old(ish) Books to Read When You Are Young
Kevin DeYoung
Talk to almost any mature, vibrant Christians, and they will tell you about Christian books that have been instrumental in their lives.
An Open Letter to Those Who Feel Unqualified to Offer Counsel
Edward T. Welch
The Lord specializes in using people who feel weak in themselves, and your sense of inadequacy will probably protect you.
12 Bible Passages for Overwhelmed Fathers
A father’s world is filled with responsibilities and concerns, and the stress that can arise from helping to support a family can be overwhelming. But God offers all fathers wisdom and strength from his Word.
Why You Can Trust Your English Bible
Greg Gilbert
We can be confident that our translations of the historical documents are accurate and correct and that we know what the authors of those documents originally wrote.
Why We Need the Armor of God
Iain M. Duguid
The devil is a very real, very powerful opponent, far too powerful for us to take on in our own strength.
The Book of Revelation Is Not Just about the Future
Charles E. Hill
The symbolism of the book ranges through the entire Old Testament canonical Scriptures and drives us back to the very beginning.
Was Shakespeare a Christian Writer?
Leland Ryken
Leland Ryken encourages us to look at the Christian elements present in Shakespeare's plays.
How to Pray When Your Heart Feels Cold
Glenna Marshall
Many Christians experience seasons of spiritual apathy when the heart seems miles behind what we know to be true in our minds.
6 Questions about Prayer
John Onwuchekwa
Prayer is oxygen for the Christian. It sustains us. So it follows that prayer must be a source of life for any community of Christians.
What Does Mark 2:17 Mean?
Douglas Sean O'Donnell
The Bible, like all good literature, is full of questions. It includes over 3,000 of them—questions that are intended to make us ponder the person and powers of God and our relationship with him.
How to Stop Thinking about What People Think of You
Lydia Brownback
Self-consciousness is really bondage to the question What do people think of me?
Jesus Is Not Ashamed of Those Who Are Hurting and Hopeless
Erik Raymond
Be amazed at the power of Christ to transform a helpless man; but also, marvel at the love of Christ that claims rebels like this as his own.
Disguising Ungodliness as Righteous Anger
Christopher Ash,
Steve Midgley
Sometimes our imitation of God slides, ever so subtly, into replacement of God. We do that thing that we do. We take his place, and soon it is our honor that we are concerned about.
Why Study the Book of Jeremiah?
Matthew S. Harmon
We should study Jeremiah because we want to know Christ better and see God deepen our endurance in the gospel.
Why Do We Sing in Church? 5 Reasons
Douglas Sean O'Donnell
Why do we sing? Why do Christians, especially as we gather on Sundays for corporate worship, join our voices together and sing to God? Here are five reasons.
10 Things You Should Know About Disability Ministry
Sandra Peoples
Disability ministry serves anyone who needs adjustments to the environment or to the curriculum in order to hear, understand, and respond to the gospel.
Introducing the ‘Morning and Evening’ Podcast
The Morning and Evening podcast features Charles Spurgeon’s classic devotional in its entirety made available in twice-daily episodes.
A Superlative Guide to All 15 Elder Qualifications
David Mathis
As Christians, we have our conflicts and controversies to grieve about our leaders, but the risen Christ has not left us to confusion about what to expect, pray for, and hold our leaders to account for.
What Not to Do in Your Relationship with the Holy Spirit
Mike McKinley
A relationship is a two-way street; that means that there is a role for us to play with the Holy Spirit. We need to think about what we need to do in order to enjoy and live out our communion with him.
Did Anything Happen in 1776 besides That One Thing?
Andrew Wilson
Beginning in northwestern Europe, economic growth began outpacing population growth, and more people found themselves getting richer than their parents. The world has not been the same since.
What Does a Committed Church Member Look Like?
Thabiti Anyabwile
There are many marks of true discipleship, but one mark is singled out as signifying to the watching world that we belong to Christ.
Why Our Feelings ≠ Knowing God’s Will
Lydia Brownback
Feelings are not meant to be our guide. That's the role of God's Word in our lives.
What Does It Mean to Be Your True Self?
Carl R. Trueman
Expressive individualism, like a lot of things, captures something of the truth. Human beings do have an inner life, and that inner life is very important to who we are.