Dear Pastor, in a Celebrity Culture, Your Call Is Contentment
Ajith Fernando
Our desire is to do well in ministry so that God is glorified. We want our work to be great so that people will see God’s greatness, not to show off our talents or to be greater than others.
Introducing ‘The Greek-English New Testament: Tyndale House, Cambridge Edition and English Standard Version’
Crossway is pleased to introduce an accessible way to interact with the New Testament in its original language.
Lessons on Church Planting from the Prince of Preachers
Dave Harvey
We can learn many lessons from Spurgeon’s example. Here are three.
Introducing the What Is the Gospel? Study Guide
This study guide was created to help readers define the gospel and apply the it to their lives.
Podcast: The Graduation Speech You Won’t Hear This Year (Kevin DeYoung)
Kevin DeYoung argues that the last thing that God wants us to do is be true to ourselves, at least when it comes to our natural selves.
Never Forget: You Need What Your Kids Need
William P. Smith
It’s helpful for our kids to hear that they’re not alone in their struggles and that you're not perfect either—but Jesus is.
Podcast: Why Your Job Has Meaning and Purpose . . . Even If You Don't Like It (Bryan Chapell)
Bryan Chapell talks about why the work you do day in and day out matters to God—probably more than you realize.
You Need a Well-Oiled Gospel Memory
Paul David Tripp
It is important to have a well-oiled, activated gospel memory. It’s important to require yourself never to forget.
The Gospel in 2 Thessalonians
Burk Parsons
Paul’s second letter to the Thessalonians is a letter of comfort to those eagerly awaiting the promised return of Jesus Christ.
The Most Accessible Person in the Universe
Dane Ortlund
Jesus is lowly, he's accessible. You don't have to go through security to get to him. You just have to humble yourself.
7 Tips to Help Your Church Support Adoption
Russell Moore
A congregation that embraces the priority of adoption will find all sorts of ways to help those who want to adopt.
Why We Feel So Tired and Confused by What We See Online
Samuel D. James
The internet makes no distinction between what is relevant to us or what is not relevant to us, what is part of the life that we’re supposed to live or what doesn’t really matter.
Behold, the God of Grace!
Ray Ortlund
Sin is not breaking a petty taboo or overstepping a mere tradition. Sin violates the sacred covenant God made with us. Sin also tears down the beautiful solidarity he built among us.
Podcast: Distinguishing Christmas Tradition from Truth (Andreas Köstenberger)
Andreas Köstenberger explores how to distinguish fact from fiction when it comes to the Christmas story, discussing the real date of Jesus's birth, the wise men and the star, and key Old Testament prophecies and allusions surrounding the incarnation.
Podcast: Surviving College with Your Faith Intact (Michael Kruger)
Michael Kruger discusses the top intellectual challenges to biblical Christianity many students will face on a secular campus.
Don’t Let Envy Poison Your Hospitality
Keri Folmar
Competitiveness has no place in the church. Imitate the good, but don’t envy what God has given to others. Hasn’t he been abundantly good to you?
Finally and Truly at Home
John MacArthur
John MacArthur taught believers that they should be more preoccupied with the glories of eternity than with the afflictions of today. He is now finally and truly at home with his Lord.
Who Is Responsible for the Suffering in the World?
Matt Rhodes
Humans fell into sin only after being tempted by Satan in the garden. Thus, both human sinfulness and the devil’s work are instrumental in causing human suffering.
How to Prioritize Family Prayer as a Leader
Ajith Fernando
We must proactively pursue the priority of prayer in the home and somehow make the time for it.
3 Pieces of Advice for Responding to Miscarriage
Matthew Arbo
Miscarriage can be an acutely painful experience. Yet it teaches those who experience it—and the church as a whole—to lean into the Lord's care.
Saved to the Uttermost
Dane Ortlund
The doctrine of the atonement reassures us with what Christ has done in the past, the doctrine of his intercession reassures us with what he is doing in the present.
Students: Don't Let Your Head Get Ahead of Your Heart This Semester
David Mathis,
Jonathan Parnell
Seminary is dangerous. Its gospel fragrance proves life-giving to many. But for others—far too many others—its aroma can lead to death.
Learning to Hate for All the Right Reasons
Carolyn Mahaney,
Nicole Mahaney Whitacre
Like Solomon, we must hate life. We must hate its terms and dread its end. We cannot control or comprehend anything.
Children Are Born Persons
Susan Schaeffer Macaulay
Try a simple experiment. Take a small child on your knee. Respect him. Do not see him as something to prune, form, or mold.
The Duality of Money’s Power
Paul David Tripp
Money will either bless you or curse you. It will be a tool in the hands of a God of grace, or it will be a doorway to bad and dangerous things.
Why Pastors Need Commentaries
R. Kent Hughes
You need to be willing to stand on the shoulders of those that have come before.
Is There a Silver Bullet of Sanctification?
David Powlison
Sanctification isn't a one-size-fits-all process—God guides different people in different ways.
Psalm 90 Reminds Us That Our Suffering Is Temporary
Winfree Brisley
In times of distress or trouble, I often find myself turning to Psalm 90. God has been our dwelling place throughout all generations. From everlasting to everlasting, he is God.
What Is Our Friendship with God Supposed to Look Like?
Mike McKinley
We think that communion with God, or friendship with God, is some sort of secret, mystical, spiritual experience, but it's not as complicated as we might be tempted to think.
When Grace Dances
As we savor the good news of the sin-bearing servant of the Lord, we learn to enthuse. The gospel of a surprising salvation can only make us laugh, sing, and cheer.