Podcast: 6 Objections to Studying Theology That Don't Hold Up (Jon Nielson)
Jon Nielson addresses six common objections to studying theology that he's heard over the years as a pastor, including that it's too impractical, too confusing, and too divisive.
The Life and Mission of St. Patrick
Michael A. G. Haykin
Who Was St. Patrick? Patrick was raised in a nominally Christian home in Britain during the collapse of the Roman Empire. At 16 he was captured by Irish pirates and taken to the west coast …
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.
Coming Soon: ‘The Enduring Word,’ a Documentary for the 500-Year Anniversary of the Tyndale Bible
Check back in mid-October and watch The Enduring Word, a documentary celebrating God’s providence throughout the history of English Bible translation—from William Tyndale’s 1526 New Testament to the English Standard Version Bible.
Prosperity or Idolatry?
Voddie Baucham Jr.
Is God opposed to prosperity? Where is the line between being grateful for the gifts he's given us and idolatry?
Jesus Is Not Ashamed of Those Who Have Nothing: The Story of the Thief on the Cross
Erik Raymond
The reality is that Jesus doesn't need anything. And we see this vividly in the story of the thief on the cross.
Podcast: How Does Jesus Really Feel about Me? (Dane Ortlund)
Dane Ortlund reflects on what God has continued to teach him about the heart of Jesus and why he's more passionate than ever about this life-changing message.
Podcast: 5 Strange Stories in the Book of Acts (Nancy Guthrie)
Nancy Guthrie answers a series of questions about some of the amazing but at times confusing stories in the book of Acts.
Christ’s Heart on Full Display
Dane Ortlund
Jesus proves that he is gentle and lowly through his actions throughout his life and the pages of the Gospels.
Give Thanks!
Thankfulness doesn’t come naturally, yet it is an important part of life.
Reading the Bible with Dead Guys: Matthew Henry on Revelation 22
Matthew Henry
*Reading the Bible With Dead Guys is a weekly blog series giving you the chance to read God’s Word alongside some great theologians from church history.
Human Obedience VS. Passive Righteousness
Elyse Fitzpatrick,
Jessica Thompson
What's the difference between human obedience and passive righteousness? And how does this affect the way we train our kids?
Why It’s Surprisingly Easy to Reward Disobedience
Sam Crabtree
Reward the behaviors you want and don’t reward the behaviors you don’t want.
The Wilderness Offers Us New Sight
Abigail Dodds
When we walk through any season of wilderness, the greatest danger is not the scorching heat of the trial; it is that we would be blind to the God who sees us.
Podcast: The Cure to Our Polarization and Outrage: Humility (Gavin Ortlund)
Gavin Ortlund talks about misconceptions we often have about humility—that it corresponds to weakness or that it hides our abilities—and discusses how humility is so foundational for experiencing true joy in Christ.
Why Restoration from Victimization Is Possible
David Powlison
God's Word is neither shy about topics of sexual victimization nor simplistic when it comes to solutions. Restoration is possible!
Blessed: Revelation’s Call to Courage and a Refusal to Compromise with Russell Moore (Episode 8)
Nancy Guthrie
Nancy Guthrie and Russell Moore discuss themes presented in the letters to the churches found in Revelation 2–3 and how we can gain courage and hope from the book of Revelation.
Answering Kids’ Hardest Questions: Why Do I Feel Like I Don’t Belong?
Christina Fox
I often compare myself to others. I look at other moms who seem to have their life all together and I wonder what is wrong with me.
What Can I Do to Foster a Deep Hunger for Jesus?
Amy DiMarcangelo
There are so many ways that we can foster a hunger for Jesus, but the most important and primary thing is to be praying for the Holy Spirit to change our hearts.
Learning to Endure Life's Troubles Like Jesus
Philip Graham Ryken
Whatever trouble you are facing, there is somebody that you can relate to in the Bible.
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.
How Gospel-Identity Enables Gospel-Behavior
Bryan Chapell
The gospel changes not only the way God deals with us, but the way we deal with each other.
One Great Encouragement to Spend Personal Time With the Lord
Jonathan Gibson
The Lord Jesus is the one who encourages us not just to say the Lord's Prayer together at church, but also to go to our room, to shut the door, and to pray to our Father in heaven.
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.
Why Work in the Home Matters to God
Courtney Reissig
The first thing we need to understand regarding why stay at home work matters to God is that God created us for work.
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?
A Family Worship Pep Talk
Matt Chandler,
Adam Griffin
When it comes to family discipleship, low-hanging fruit is everywhere. Family discipleship does not have to be intricate or complicated.
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.