Why Did God Send Bears to Attack a Group of Boys? (2 Kings 2)
Gary Millar
Is this a shocking incident? Yes it is. But this incident is also one that fits perfectly with the flow of 2 Kings 1–2, in which we see very clearly how God not only works in the darkness but will not be silenced.
A Christian Perspective on International Women’s Day
Jen Oshman
As the world takes a moment to applaud women and girls in various ways, may we Christians be the biggest champions, the loudest cheerers, and the most proactive supporters of women.
4 Misconceptions about Contentment
Melissa B. Kruger
One of our greatest struggles with contentment is that we often have an incorrect picture of what it means to be content.
Will the Unsaved Suffer Eternal Judgment? (2 Thessalonians 1)
David W. Chapman
Salvation comes by grace through faith to believers, who consequently display their faith as they continue to trust in Jesus, heedless of suffering and persecution in this life.
Spiritual Blessing: More than Just a Nice Feeling
Gloria Furman
God's blessings are more than just polite sayings or false promises—we have assurance of these blessings from the the Holy Spirit.
10 Reasons to Study the Holy Spirit
Joel R. Beeke,
Paul M. Smalley
The Holy Spirit is God. Therefore, to study the person and works of the Holy Spirit is a great opportunity to know God in a better way.
8 Ways We Normalize the Abnormal
Paul David Tripp
God has made it clear that the norm for his children should be love. It is the thing that the listening and watching world should know us for.
What Did Jesus Teach about Prayer?
Mark Jones
As mediator, Jesus brings us to God, but he does so by pouring out his Spirit upon us so that our own prayer life is to replicate his prayer life in terms of how the Holy Spirit binds us to our Father in heaven.
What Is Preaching?
Lewis Allen
How do we preachers handle the Bible faithfully and accurately so that Jesus is seen in every passage?
A Proper Christian Response to Sexual Sin in Our Culture
Carl R. Trueman
Sexual desire is often one of the most powerful, powerfully creative, and powerfully catastrophic forces within human history.
10 Passages to Read in the Face of Global Conflict
God is our refuge and strength. Read these passages for comfort and to help guide prayer during times of worldwide strife, conflict, and war.
10 Things You Should Know about John Stott
Tim Chester
What do you know about the life of John Stott? Do you know about the various facets of his ministry? It can sometimes feel as if Stott lived a dozen lives.
10 Key Bible Verses on Thankfulness
Reflect on the goodness of God and his gifts to his children, and give thanks for who he is!
5 Myths about Studying the Bible
Matthew S. Harmon
If we truly believe that our very spiritual lives depend on every word that comes from the mouth of God (Deut 8:3; Matt 4:4), we will make the time to study God’s Word.
10 Key Bible Verses on God’s Providence
In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will . . .
The Life of St. Patrick: An Inspiration for Missions
Michael A. G. Haykin
St. Patrick had a deep certainty of the will of God for his life: to live out his days in Ireland so that the Irish might come to know God as he had.
How to Study the Bible: A 5-Day Plan with Jen Wilkin
As Christians, we believe the Bible is the very word of God, and it’s pivotal that we spend time knowing and loving him through it.
What Does Deuteronomy 31:6 Mean?
Matthew H. Patton
What’s the most frightening thing you’ve ever had to do? Terror is a powerful force that can seize us and render us powerless to act.
What Does Joshua 24:15 Mean?
Trent Hunter
Verses like these are a doorway into the message of the book, an entry at a high point of the story with all its tension and drama.
5 Myths about Evangelism
Kathleen Nielson
Here are five myths about evangelism that may lead us to neglect an important facet of the Christian life.
10 Key Bible Verses on Kindness
God is kind to us—most evident in Christ—and demonstrates how we can, in turn, show his character to others by being kind.
5 Tips for Starting a Bible Study
Kristofer Holroyd
The Holy Spirit must always lead us into God’s truth, so pray for his help to help you lead a study of his Word.
9 Powers of Satan That Are Not Ultimate
John Piper
While God has his reasons for permitting Satan to exist and pursue evil, he has never given, nor will give to Satan any freedom that God himself doesn't restrain and decisively direct for his purposes.
Is Predestination Unfair?
Andrew David Naselli
A common objection to unconditional election is that it’s unfair. Paul directly answers this objection in Romans 9, and Jesus indirectly answers it in Matthew 20.
How (and How Not) to Memorize Scripture
Andrew M. Davis
Always remember to give full credit to God’s work in you, and constantly seek the Spirit’s help as you memorize. Our pride is a deadly enemy to every good thing God wants to work in our souls.
5 Tips for Maximizing Your Singleness
Marshall Segal
A season of singleness is not the minor leagues of marriage. It has the potential to be a unique period of undivided devotion to Christ and undistracted ministry to others.
The Gospel in Psalms
George W. Robertson,
Bruce A. Ware
Jesus considered the book of Psalms to be ultimately about him.
7 Tips for Reading the Bible with Another Person
Drew Hunter
Reading the Bible, like eating a meal, isn’t only for individual consumption. Some of the greatest joys come when we enjoy God and his word together with others.