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Start a Bible Reading Habit in 2021

Whether you’re already in the habit of reading the Bible daily or you struggle to find consistent time in the Word, reading plans can be helpful in cultivating daily Scripture reading.

Podcast: What an Old Puritan Can Teach Us about the Holy Spirit (Andrew Ballitch)

Andrew Ballitch discusses John Owen’s writings about the Holy Spirit and insights into spiritual gifts, the illumination of Scripture, and how the Spirit indwells believers.

Letter from the President: Our Commitment to Gospel-Centered Publishing

A special message from President Josh Dennis with a ministry update and reflections on Crossway’s calling.

Podcast: A Closer Look at One of the Most Famous Chapters of the Bible (David Gibson)

David Gibson unpacks the images in Psalm 23 that have become so familiar to us (maybe overfamiliar), showing us what it truly means when the psalm describes the Lord as our shepherd.

Gospel-Centered Help for Fathers

Leading your family well can become a daunting task, particularly if you misunderstand the role of fatherhood as God intended it.

Podcast: Help! My Christian Life Is a Mess (Lewis & Sarah Allen)

Lewis and Sarah Allen talk about the painful trials and unexpected disappointments in our lives as Christians and what we should do when our faith feels weak or our walk with Christ feels like a mess.

Read-Aloud Video: ‘Arlo and the Keep-Out Club’

Watch a video and enjoy hearing this children's story about the danger of peer pressure and the joy of friendship with Jesus, read aloud by its author.

Podcast: Do You Have a Theology of Exercise? (David Mathis)

David Mathis discusses what it looks like to build a theology of exercise, the ways physical training can be of value to Christians, and how this might look in different stages of life.

Creative Ways to Use Tracts This Christmas

Short gospel tracts are a great way to succinctly present the true story of Christmas to a world longing for deep and enduring peace.

Podcast: A Brief Look at One of the Shortest Books in the Bible (Matt Harmon)

Matt Harmon walks through the book of Jude to explain its meaning and relevance for God’s people today and explains how the key themes of this short, confusing letter apply to us.

How the Gospel Speaks to Motherhood

The gospel has a practical effect on every aspect of life, including the way you raise and shepherd your children.

Podcast: The Gospel’s Global Advance (Tim Keesee)

Tim Keesee shares from his own experiences as a missions journalist about the reality of persecution and the best way to approach a short-term mission trip.

Podcast: Understanding the Presence of God (Ryan Lister)

What does the Bible say about the presence of God, and how does it relate the Christian life?

Preview: ‘The Death of Porn’ by Ray Ortlund

Today, we are pleased to share a special hour-long audio preview of The Death of Porn by Ray Ortlund.

Journaling in Your Bible

The ESV Journaling Bible and the ESV Single Column Journaling Bible were designed especially for those who enjoy the discipline of journaling.

Podcast: Why We Created a New Hymnal (Keith and Kristyn Getty)

Keith and Kristyn Getty discuss the new Sing! Hymnal and how a hymnal can shape the history of the church, form the life of a congregation, and contribute to family worship.

Podcast: Overcoming Me-Centered Discipleship (Jonathan Dodson)

Jonathan Dodson talks about what a gospel-centered approach to discipleship entails, highlighting the importance of transparency for everyone involved.

Podcast: Christianity Is Both Easier and Harder Than You Think (Kevin DeYoung)

Kevin DeYoung discusses the reasons we’re so hard on ourselves and what it looks like to truly embrace the freedom and joy of being beloved children of our heavenly Father.

Let’s Be Thankful

Remember that God is good even outside of the gifts he often graciously bestows to his children.

January 2025 New Releases

Learn more about the new and notable resources releasing this month from Crossway, including the ESV Holy Bible: Dyslexia-Friendly Edition and How Do I Disciple Others?* by J. Garrett Kell.

How 'The Biggest Story: The Animated Short Film' Was Made

Hear more about the creation of The Biggest Story: The Animated Short Film from Jorge Canedo Estrada, director of animation.

The Good News of Easter

Christ's resurrection is more than just a historical event—it is good news about eternal life!

Podcast: The Antidote to a Boring Prayer Life (Donald Whitney)

Donald Whitney talks about a simple, proven approach to prayer that has the potential to transform your spiritual life for the better.

How We Illuminated All 66 Books of the Bible

The ESV Illuminated Bible, Art Journaling Edition includes 66 unique book opener illustrations. Learn more about how they were created.

11 Notable Quotes from None Like Him

God is wildly different from us, and this is for good reasons—one of which is to teach us humility before him.

8 Notable Quotes from Ten Words to Live By

Are Christians to disregard the law or embrace it with joy? Learn to see the law of God as a feast for your famished soul.

Podcast: What's Happening to Evangelicalism? (Michael Reeves)

Michael Reeves discusses the term “evangelical,” the different ways it’s used in our culture today, and how we should respond to the cultural baggage often associated with the term.

ESV.org—How to Use Supplemental Study Resources

Go Deeper in Your Study of God's Word Did you know that you can access supplemental study resources with ESV.org? To open the library and see which study resources are available for your account, click …

Introducing the ESV Men's Devotional Bible

Our world presents daily distractions that can easily displace Christ as the center of a man’s heart and life.

Podcast: Can We Really Be Content? (Erik Raymond)

What does it look like to cultivate a spirit of contentment in a world that often seems dead set on helping us do just the opposite?