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Why Study the Books of Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi?
God sent the prophets Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi to speak powerful words of challenge and comfort to his world-weary people, words which are just as relevant and powerful for Christians today.
Podcast: Preparing Our Kids for a Post-Christian World (Rebecca McLaughlin)
Rebecca McLaughlin discusses what it looks like for parents to prepare their teens for a life in a post-Christian world, reflectong on kids' propensity to ask hard questions and why that's a good thing,
Why Moralistic Therapeutic Deism Is a Dead End
It's very easy to shelve God and decide we don't really need him, that we just need to believe in ourselves and to invent who we are and what we want to do.
The Theology We Claim versus the Theology We Live
Our hope is the glorification without which we cannot see the Christ who saved us. But believing in the Christian hope is one thing. Living as though that hope is real is another.
Is Productivity a Godly Goal or an Unhealthy Obsession?
Let’s understand productivity correctly—as making the best use you can of the resources God has placed in your hands—and use it as a means of serving our Lord and the people around us.
How C. S. Lewis Awakened John Piper to the ‘Realness’ of Life
Lewis made me more alive to beauty. He put my soul on notice that there are daily wonders that will waken worship if I open my eyes.
Imagine Reading ‘The Lord of the Rings’ the Way You Read the Bible
Imagine reading The Lord of the Rings out of order. You pick it up, flip over to Rivendell for a moment, then hop over to Mordor before slamming back into the Shire.
Dear Pastor . . . When You Wonder How You’ll Make It, Remember This
In my experience, this unsaid thing for sustaining a long, fruitful life and ministry sounds too basic to some who quickly dismiss it.
The (Anti-Christian) Moral Absolutes of Our Culture
We live in a time of high moral obligation. The question is who gets to determine what those obligations are?
Podcast: The False Messages Facing Women Today (Lydia Brownback)
What messages are Christian women hearing and imbibing from culture, and what does the Bible have to say?
Humanism: You Will Be Like God
James Montgomery Boice explains the dangers of secular humanism.
Help! I Don’t Know If I’m Doing Enough for Christ
Following Jesus is costly. But, Jesus is a giver, not a taker. He calls us to die so that we can live.
If only we could depend on something more than the power of our thinking and the tools we possess to stand between us and disaster.
You Have Everything You Need for Life and Godliness
Knowing that God has promised to complete the work he began in us, we are well equipped to practice perseverance.
The Spirit’s Work of Conviction through the Conscience of a Sinner
The work of conviction of sin on those who expected it not, who desired it not, and who would avoid it if by any means possible they could.
Our Sorrows Keep Getting More Sorrowful and Joys Keep Getting More Joyful
As you grow in age and in grace, the sorrows become more sorrowful and the joys grow deeper. The sorrows deepen, and yet are infused with stronger joys.
The highest meaning and the most ultimate purpose of marriage is to put the covenant relationship of Christ and his church on display.
An Open Letter to the Timid Evangelist
Only the Spirit can give life. But recognizing the Spirit’s role should thrill our hearts with hope.
How to Pray for Unity across Denominations
Jesus prayed that our unity would also be a testimony such that “the world may believe you have sent me” (17:20).
Learning to Accept Help from Others (Especially Your Husband)
Accepting help means you're acknowledging that you are not God. God doesn't need help from anyone, but you, as a human being, need a whole lot of help to get things done.
What True Humility Is and Is Not
One mistake that we can make in thinking about humility is seeing it as self-hatred, as though to be humble means you’re constantly attacking yourself or you’re denying your own worth.
Why Do We Need to Keep Praying “Forgive Us Our Debts”?
If you want to be happy in the church (or simply not give up on the church), you need to learn forgiveness. You need to grant it, and you need to receive it.
How to Pray for Faith in the Midst of Doubt
Perhaps the biggest obstacle many of us contend with in our faith is discouragement. We are horrified and embarrassed by how small our faith is, and so we feel unworthy to approach God.
God is a good God and a generous God who wants to bring joy and happiness into our lives. He loves to bless his children.
How Women Can Disciple Younger Women
How should you disciple younger women? Keep the gospel in mind.
How Prayer Exposes the Illusion of Control
Prayer reminds us of who we are and who God is.
The Bible is more than just a book about events in history: it’s a unified story.
Why would anyone ever fast? What is to be gained from giving things up?
A Tool for Spiritual Formation You Might Be Underutilizing
Whether at home or church, one of the primary ways that Christian relationships advance our spiritual formation is through honest, serious, God-honoring conversations.
Is Any Love Greater Than a Mother's Love?
Not even the love of a mother for her children can compare to the love of God.
Gifts for Moms, Dads, and Grads
Gifts for Moms