Podcast: How Does Life Change If God Is Actually My Friend? (Mike McKinley)
Mike McKinley talks about what it means for us as Christians to be friends of God, about the friendship that Jesus had on earth, and about what it looks like for us to lean into our friendship with God.
Ladies: Do Not Shy Away from Theology
Jessica Thompson
As women, we study and want intimate knowledge of those we love, of those we are in relationship with. Why would we shy away from or snub knowing the One that knows us most fully?
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.
1–2 Peter: A 10-Day Devotional Reading Plan
Over the course of 10 days, dig deeper into the books of 1–2 Peter and learn how God uses hope, humility, and holiness to prepare believers for their final home in heaven.
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.
Extend Hospitality Beyond Your Church
Keri Folmar
While our hospitality should start in our local churches, it shouldn’t stop there. In addition to welcoming one another, we should welcome unbelievers, as well as needy saints.
The Normalization of Pride
Russell Moore
Pride is, by definition, idolatrous and insurrectionist because it is rooted in ingratitude. It glorifies the creature over against the Creator and claims the inheritance rights of image-bearers without acknowledging that we have these things …
2015 ESV Bible Preview
Here is a roundup of Crossway's new ESV Bible editions for 2015, arranged in order of their release.
Christ in All of Scripture – Proverbs 29:23
This series of posts pairs a brief passage of Scripture with associated study notes drawn from the Gospel Transformation Bible.
Homer, 'Breaking Bad,' and the Eternal: Part 2
Grant Horner
You can make more money, if you have some time and a work ethic. But can you make more time just because you have money?
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.
100,000 ESV Global Study Bibles to Leaders Around the World
Our greatest passion at Crossway, as a not-for-profit ministry, is to reach the people of the world with the Gospel and the life-transforming Truth of God’s Word.
Podcast: Answering Tough Questions about Raising Teenagers (Jon Nielson)
Jon Nielson discusses some of the most common questions that parents of teens often ask him as a pastor—questions about depression, sexuality, and when a teen should be allowed to get a phone.
Can Burnout Ever Be a Good Thing?
Zack Eswine
God is good, and we will experience that goodness if we humble ourselves in the midst of burnout and become teachable.
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.
Why Pastors Should Be Good Readers
Philip Graham Ryken
When pastors do the right kind of reading, it can heighten sensitivities to the literary forms of the Bible.
Podcast: The Life and Legacy of Elisabeth Elliot (Lucy S. R. Austen)
Lucy S. R. Austen shares insights into Elisabeth Elliot’s missionary work in Ecuador and how her writing in the years that followed impacted thousands of believers around the world.
Struggling with All His Energy
Elyse Fitzpatrick
We don't have to change our children's hearts, we can instead trust in Him to work through us in their lives.
Give Thanks!
Thankfulness doesn’t come naturally, yet it is an important part of life.
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.
Introducing the 'ESV Daily Light Devotional Bible'
Ground yourself in the Scriptures at each day's beginning and end.
Read through the ESV Reader’s Gospels in 30 Days
Reader's editions were created to change the way you read Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
Announcing Women of the Word Month
Join us for Women of the Word Month, a free 31-day campaign aimed at helping you kindle a passion for life-changing Bible study.
How We’re Equipping Leaders with God’s Word around the World
Lane T. Dennis
Pastors and church leaders, serving in some of the most challenging places on earth, have been equipped with God’s Word—many for the first time.
Video: Jani Ortlund on Staying in the Word as a Young Mom
In this video, Jani Ortlund offers some advice for staying motivated to read God's Word and making time for Bible study as a young mom.
August 2021 New Releases
Learn more about new releases like the ESV Bible, Read by Kristyn Getty and Rediscover Church by Collin Hansen and Jonathan Leeman.
Counseling and Pastoral Heartache
Jeremy Pierre
Walking with people in the complications of their lives will increase your heartache.
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.
Christ in All of Scripture – Proverbs 31
This series of posts pairs a brief passage of Scripture with associated study notes drawn from the Gospel Transformation Bible.