Podcast: How to Have Hard Conversations with Those You Love (Caroline Newheiser and Cheryl Marshall)
Cheryl Marshall and Caroline Newheiser discuss how to have hard conversations with others that put the focus on what God has said, not their own opinions.
Christ in All of Scripture - Psalm 105
This series of posts pairs a brief passage of Scripture with associated study notes drawn from the Gospel Transformation Bible.
Podcast: Why the Church Needs Spiritual Mothers (Susan Hunt)
Susan Hunt reflects back on decades spent working to nurture the practice of Christian mentoring and shares her personal experience of mentoring others and being mentored herself.
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.
You Are in Constant Communication with the Lord
Paul David Tripp
If you are a true believer in Jesus, you are in constant communication with your Lord in some way—either vocally or in your heart.
You Will Always Have the Time to Do What God Calls You to Do
Ana Ávila
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.
Podcast: How Can I Overcome My Fear of Evangelism? (Mack Stiles)
Mack Stiles helps to define what evangelism actually is and offers advice for us as Christians as we seek to share the good news about Jesus with those around us.
Attaining Reflexive Purity
Gerald Hiestand,
Jay S. Thomas
God asks us to control not only our sexual activity but our sexual desire as well, arousing it only within the context of marriage.
Podcast: A Few Things to Remember before You Vote (Jonathan Leeman)
How should my Christian beliefs impact how I vote? Is it okay to vote for the lesser of two evils? In this podcast, Jonathan Leeman offers his thoughts on all of these questions and more.
When Did You Realize You Were an Imperfect Pastor?
Zack Eswine
Recognition of pastoral imperfections and flaws comes with experience and reflection on past ministry.
Podcast: Why Christianity Is Not Just about Being a Follower of Jesus (Sam Allberry)
Sam Allberry makes a case for why our union with Christ stands at the heart of the Christian faith and is the doctrine that has been the single biggest blessing to him since his conversion.
Present for His Purposes
J. Ryan Lister
As humanity proved incapable of fulfilling God’s purposes from the very beginning, God, in his grace, became present to do what man was unable to do.
You Are More Than You Think!
Matthew P. Ristuccia
Just as much as we Christians take seriously the call to disciple how we think, so we should also take seriously the call to disciple how we imagine.
Podcast: Perichoresis, the Extra Calvinisticum, and Other Essential (Yet Neglected) Doctrines (Kevin DeYoung)
Kevin DeYoung talks on the importance of theology for all Christians, why it matters for our everyday lives, and why it's worth the effort to dig in, even if it sometimes feels a bit unfamiliar.
How Can an Athlete Cultivate Humility?
C. J. Mahaney
C. J. Mahaney reflects on how humility impacts an athlete.
God's Purpose and Provision in Suffering
Jonathan Edwards
Nancy Guthrie is editor of Be Still My Soul: Embracing God's Purpose and Provision in Suffering. Included in this compilation are these thoughts from Jonathan Edwards, never more true or more needed than now.
Should Believers Pray for a Second Blessing of the Holy Spirit?
Iain M. Duguid
Dr. Iain Duguid explains whether we should pray for a “second blessing” of the Holy Spirit, as is taught in a variety of churches, and he adds a qualification.
Podcast: What Makes You Long for Heaven? (Cameron Cole)
Cameron Cole shares how God used the unexpected and tragic death of his firstborn son to dramatically shift his daily focus heavenward, revealing the joy-inducing power of an eternal mindset.
Podcast: Were the First Christians Socialists? (Greg Forster)
How should believers think about the global economy and what practical difference should our beliefs make in the way that we spend and live?
The Great (American) Commission - Part 3
Tim Keesee
This is the third post (part 1, part 2) in a 3-part series by Tim Keesee on the role of American missionaries in the 21st century.
Podcast: Are You Courageous or Cowardly? (Joe Rigney)
Joe Rigney discusses what it really means to have Christian courage. He explores why, contrary to common misconceptions, true courage isn’t the absence of fear but rather requires it.
Never Severed from God, Not Even for an Instant
Bob Bevington,
Jerry Bridges
Through Jesus, that is, by the death of Christ, a redeemed believer’s death is not a penalty but a falling asleep.
Ways Christians Can Develop and Maintain a Healthy Emotional Life
J. Alasdair Groves
What you love is going to shape what you feel. And the overflow of what you treasure and care about is going to flow into how you have an emotional life.
The Great (American) Commission - Part 2
Tim Keesee
This is the second post (part 1, part 3) in a 3-part series by Tim Keesee on the role of American missionaries in the 21st century.
A New Generation of African-American Christians
Anthony J. Carter
The church needs the light of the truth that is the glorious and biblical doctrines recovered during the Reformation.
Imagination: Not Just for Kids
Matthew P. Ristuccia
Imagination is not just for kids; it’s part of all of us.
5 Books to Help You Start the New Year Off Right
The temptation to forget God is always present. But there is a way to maintain one's devotion to the Lord.
Freedom for the Perfectionist (Hayley DiMarco)
The problem with perfectionism is that it comes from a heart that believes that it must be perfect.
The Paradox of Evangelism
Randy Newman
The paradox of evangelism is that when we remember that evangelism is impossible, we are more likely to evangelize.