The Origins of the Self-Esteem Movement
People threw off the shackles of the church and the state and they began to look inward. They began to look to themselves for what is true and what is real.
Articles on The Christian Life
2615 results found
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.
Nancy Guthrie's Story of Hope in the Midst of Grief
When Nancy Guthrie's daughter, Hope, was born, she quickly learned that something was wrong. Doctors informed her and her husband, David, that all of the little things that weren't quite right with Hope were evidence …
Video: Disability and the Gospel
"Why do we in the evangelical church in the West demand that everyone be “normal” and look the same? Why do we as a culture try so hard (and succeed so well!) at hiding people …
In the Darkness Before the Light
We simply can’t appreciate the light unless we’ve allowed ourselves to sit a bit in the darkness.
Video: The Impetus for A Loving Life
In this video, Paul Miller discusses the impetus for his new book, A Loving Life: In a World of Broken Relationships.
What are some sure signs of misdirected priorities in sports?
Podcast: Gospel Amnesiacs Need Everyday Reminders (Paul Tripp)
Paul Tripp talks about his new book Everyday Gospel, compares it to his book New Morning Mercies, and shares how he’s praying for God to use it in the hearts of those who read it.
Caring for a Loved One with Cancer: Make the First Move and Speak Wisely
Some people withdraw from their loved ones who have cancer because they don’t know what to say or because it stirs up painful memories or because it’s too painful to face.
The Kingdom of God Is Reality Because the Son Has Risen
The Kingdom of God is reality. It’s what is real. We often walk around as though we are the sovereign ones and as if we have the crowns on our heads.
Pursuing Faithfulness with Our Eyes on Heaven
It is so easy to have tunnel vision for what we’re going through with work and kids and all of the things that fill up our days. And it’s easy to forget that this is not all there is.
Podcast: How to Be Like God without Trying to Be God (Jen Wilkin)
Jen Wilkin helps us understand what the Bible teaches us about how we, as redeemed creatures made in the image of God, are called to reflect God’s character to a watching world.
Treasured Words on the Altar of the Urgent
If we're honest with ourselves, often, in the craziness of life, instead of treasuring and applying more Scripture to a heart that needs it we shy away from time in the Word.
Caring for a Loved One with Cancer: Be Prepared to Help for the Long Haul
It is not unusual for visits, calls, and offers of help for those battling cancer to taper off after a couple weeks.
Trevin Wax's Challenge to the Church, to Us
Do our hopes and dreams look the same as the world's? Do we claim Jesus is Lord, and then relentlessly pursue a bigger paycheck, a bigger house, a better job, or more leisure?
Discouraged When Your Efforts Don't Produce Real Change?
Our rituals might change our behavior for a while, but they can’t change our hearts.
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5
Video: Engaging Our Culture with Joy
In this video, Greg Forster sits down with Justin Taylor to discuss his new book, Joy for the World: How Christianity Lost Its Cultural Influence and Can Begin Rebuilding It.
When it comes to family discipleship, low-hanging fruit is everywhere. Family discipleship does not have to be intricate or complicated.
Podcast: The Universal Struggle with Self-Control (Sharonda Cooper)
Sharonda Cooper unpacks this universal struggle and explores the biblical perspective on self-control as a fruit of the Holy Spirit.
Podcast: There’s Good News at Rock Bottom (Ray Ortlund)
Ray Ortlund shares about the way that God meets us in our loneliest and lowest points of life.
Podcast: The False Humility Threatening to Undermine Scripture (D. A. Carson)
D. A. Carson talks about some of the key themes that have marked his career, including his enduring passion for knowing and correctly handling God’s word and for holding tight to the gospel.
Family Worship 101 with Don Whitney
Crossway is pleased to announce the launch of Family Worship 101 with Don Whitney, a free, 5-day email course .
Podcast: Are We Scrolling Ourselves to Death? (Brett McCracken and Ivan Mesa)
Brett McCracken and Ivan Mesa discuss the changing world of technology and how it competes for our attention.
Make a Change from Me-ology to Theology
Me-ology prizes you and me. Theology prizes the God of the universe who holds everything together.
Help! My Teen Struggles with Self-Image
From its beginning, the self-esteem movement has been crushing. And the movement hasn’t dissipated over the last generation or two, it has only intensified.
Podcast: When Your Kid Needs a Friend (Trillia Newbell)
Trillia Newbell unpacks how God has designed all of us for friendship—both with one another and even more importantly, with himself.
Podcast: How Jesus Is Both the Singer and the Subject of the Psalms (Christopher Ash)
Christopher Ash discusses how we should understand the psalms in light of Christ and what role they should play in our lives today, both personally and corporately in the church.
Podcast: How the Sacraments Help Us Know Who We Truly Are (Kevin Emmert)
Kevin Emmert explains why the sacraments are so central to our lives as believers and why their shaping power is more relevant than ever in a world obsessed with identity and self-expression.
Every hour I need you. Morning, noon, and night. Every minute and every second. Every breath. More than anything else in my life, motherhood has illuminated my need for God. You too?