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: Why You Can’t Stop Looking at Your Phone (Samuel James)
Samuel James sets forth a distinctly Christian theology of technology, one that is profoundly realistic about its power, both for good and evil.
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 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.
3 Losses of an Illiterate Culture
Leland Ryken
The decline of reading has impoverished our culture and individual lives. We have lost mental sharpness, verbal skills, and ability to think and imagine.
Why Planned Parenthood and the Kingdom of Christ Are at Odds
Russell Moore
every believer is called to recognize Jesus in the face of his little brothers and sisters.
Spiritual Authority in an Anti-Authoritarian Age
Brett McCracken
God-appointed church leadership is for our good, stability, health, and protection.
What Is the Secret to Reaching the Next Generation?
Kevin DeYoung
What we need to do is keep doing the same things that Christians in every age have been called to do: make disciples, love one another, speak the truth, be kind, and ask good questions.
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.
The Key to Happiness Is More Stuff . . . Right?
Erik Raymond
Our contentment is unshakeable when it is rooted in our unchanging God.
Artist Spotlight: Peter Voth
Learn more about German designer and illustrator, Peter Voth, and his work on the ESV Single Column Journaling Bible, Artist Series.
Blind Spots Quiz: What's Your Blind Spot?
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Give Yourself to Prayer This Lenten Season
Paul David Tripp
Lent could be one of those seasons where you take time to meditate, examine, and consider. Here are four categories that can organize this season of worship for you.
Obsessed with Our Own Biography
Brian S. Rosner
Telling your own story is at the heart of expressive individualism. It is possible today to document your life story in considerable detail and publish it widely on a daily basis.
Podcast: How the World Found Democracy—and Became Ex-Christian (Andrew Wilson)
Andrew Wilson explains why the idea of democracy was so transformative in the decades following the American Revolution and how industrialization changed the way people thought about the world.
Remember These Two Things When Your Emotions Feel out of Control
J. Alasdair Groves
There’s something deeply right about being out of control of your emotions. We were not made to control our emotions—at least that we were made to be affected by the world around us.
Why We Can’t Lament without Listening
Mark Vroegop
When it comes to loaded subjects like racism or ethnic tension, too often believers fall into the familiar ditches of denial or despair.
The Why behind Rapid Cultural Shifts in Gender Politics
Carl R. Trueman
Christians are often prone to focusing on symptoms rather than looking at underlying causes.
The Counterintuitive Nature of Authority
Jonathan Leeman
Authority can be dangerous. But, if used rightly, it can also be a blessing.
Pragmatism: It Works for Me
James Montgomery Boice
The fifth “ism” that has formed contemporary culture as we know it is pragmatism, a philosophy that measures truth by its utilitarian value.
The Worldview of Mormonism
Mormonism and Christianity advocate two deeply contrasting and conflicting worldviews.
Podcast: Can Christians Embrace God and Science? (Brad Sickler)
How can Christians embrace God and science? Must the two be separated?
Free Download: Printable Verse Cards Tracing God's Unfolding Grace
Download these free printables for memorizing and meditating on God's word.
Will the Next Tech Upgrade Satisfy the Longings of Your Heart?
Tony Reinke
The spiritual dilemma of the tech age is deep because our modern economy is built on the false promise that new innovations are the key to satisfying the heart’s longings.
Favorite Christmas Traditions from Crossway Kids’ Book Authors
Read what the authors of Crossway kids' books had to say about their favorite Christmas traditions, and perhaps even find inspiration to incorporate new traditions into your own celebrations this year.
Podcast: What Keeps You from Going to Church? (Jonathan Leeman)
Jonathan Leeman discusses the vital importance of in-person church fellowship, how we can and should prioritize involvement with the people of God in a local church—especially after a year like 2020.
What Is Feminism?
Courtney Reissig
Nearly every few weeks, it seems, another female celebrity is either claiming feminism for herself or renouncing feminism as an unnecessary ideology for women today.
How Does Our Digital Life Affect Our Theology?
Samuel D. James
When you’re looking out into the realm of social media, it's easy to base your theological reflection not on what Scripture emphasizes, but on what social media wants to talk about.
In an Outrage Culture, Choose Respect
Paul David Tripp
We would do well to remember that behind the social media post is someone who was formed by God to bear his likeness.
Podcast: Answering the Best Objections to the Resurrection (Timothy Paul Jones)
Timothy Paul Jones discusses the historical eyewitness evidence for Jesus’s resurrection and the details that distinguish it from other religious myths.