Facing the Painful Side of Redemption
Which is more painful? To live without hope or to catch a glimpse of hope only to have it disappear?
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Why a Consumer Mentality Doesn’t Work at Church
Particularly as Western Christians, we need to understand that we’ve been steeped in consumerism our entire lives. It is all through our hearts. One way we see that is in how we think about church.
Read more about Crossway's new releases for the month of February.
The Journey to Accepting Difficult Doctrines Is Painful (and Rewarding)
We can think about difficult doctrines in at least a couple of categories. Some of these doctrines are particularly hard to understand. And then there are those doctrines that are hard to accept.
Slay the idol of focusing on only what can be seen, lauded, noticed.
Learn more about new and notable resources releasing this month from Crossway, including A Better Encouragement by Lindsey Carlson and The StoryChanger by David Murray.
If the Son of God had not joined himself to us in our humanity, what could it possibly mean to say that Jesus is Savior?
Do You Get Excited About Evangelism?
We need to find ways preach the good news in ways that inspire amazement.
Mary Rich: Turning Pain into Power
It is often our deepest pains that inspire and motivate us to do the greatest good we can do in our lifetimes.
Demolishing the Walls of Your Comfort Zone in Practicing Hospitality
In a recent interview, Pat Ennis challenges readers to demolish the walls of their comfort zone and to be counter-cultural even within their own communities to be intentionally hospitable.
You Will Always Have the Time to Do What God Calls You to Do
You probably don’t have time to do all you want to do or all you dream of doing, but you have the time to do the things you should be doing, the things that God is calling you to do.
Remember that God is good even outside of the gifts he often graciously bestows to his children.
Do Not be Paralyzed by Your Weaknesses
In honor of Reformation Day this week, here's a practical post about "gutsy guilt" in Martin Luther.
Application: Understanding How Scripture Changes Us (Women of the Word Episode 7)
Jen Wilkin walks through the final stage of the Bible study process: application. She discusses how to know when it is actually time to move into this stage and how to avoid common pitfalls.
Do You Have What It Takes to Wait Well for a Lifetime?
You feel that you simply don’t have what it takes to wait well for a lifetime. You know what? You don’t.
Artist Spotlight: Jake Weidmann
Learn more about artist and master penman, Jake Weidmann, and his work on the ESV Single Column Journaling Bible, Artist Series.
We have a deep desire to be visible and valuable. We crave attention and want the approval of others.
Video: Studying the Books of Ruth & Esther
In this video, Kathleen Nielson introduces us to Ruth & Esther: A 12-Week Study, which is part of Crossway's Knowing the Bible study series.
Marriages are Built or Destroyed Moment by Moment
If you are a sinner married to a sinner, then it is very dangerous to allow yourself to coast as a couple.
Q: If pain & evil exist, then how can your God be good?
Louis Markos answers the question: "If pain and evil exist, then how can your God be good?"
Trust Your Savior, Not Your Efforts
When we trust Jesus, we displace rules from the center of our discipleship and replace it with his gospel
Podcast: Growing as a Follower in a Culture Obsessed with Leadership (Richard Langer, Joanne Jung)
Richard Langer and Joanne Jung point out the prevalence of books, podcasts, and workshops on leadership and suggest that the contrasting idea of followership is where our focus should be.
An Interview with Courtney Reissig
This is an interview with Courtney Reissig, author of The Accidental Feminist: Restoring Our Delight in God's Good Design.
Learn more about the new and notable resources releasing this month from Crossway, including Impossible Christianity by Kevin DeYoung and Help for the Hungry Soul by Kristen Wetherell.
From the very beginning of Scripture we see that the one true God is not a couch potato God, nor did he create a couch potato world.
An Urgent Message from Our President
Crossway requests prayers and support following the extensive damage from the flood.
Holy Subversion: An Interview with Trevin Wax
Trevin Wax agreed to answer some questions about his new book, Holy Subversion: Allegiance to Christ in an Age of Rivals.
One Million Bibles: A Crossway Global Initiative
Would you prayerfully consider a gift to help distribute God’s Word to those with little or no access? Our overall goal for this initiative is to raise $5 million for the distribution of 1 million Bibles.
Preview: ‘Demystifying Decision-Making’ by Aimee Joseph
We are pleased to offer a special preview of Aimee Joseph's new book, 'Demystifying Decision-Making: A Practical Guide.’
Podcast: The Greatest Act of Redemption in the Entire Old Testament (Ian Vaillancourt)
Ian Vaillancourt talks about why the story of the exodus is so central to the Old Testament as a whole and how the story of Israel's rescue from Egypt pointed forward to the coming of Christ in more ways than one.