I think most of us want to pray for our spouse. We intend to pray for our spouse. But we forget to pray for our spouse.
Or, when we remember, our prayers can often be limited to what we want to see happen in their lives—the issues we see as urgent. And those aren’t always the things that are truly most needed or most urgent.... continue reading
“Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us.” – Galatians 3:13
Great hymns, as we have seen—whether about Christ’s “wondrous cross” or his “precious blood”—have the ability to unite the family of God throughout history and around the world, in the truths that matter most. But when voices from within the church begin to question or deny what the church holds most dear, great hymns also become flashpoints of controversy.... continue reading
You’ve heard of Disney World; now welcome to Bible World!
This explorative activity book visualizes various Bible genres as a series of “lands” in a theme park with detailed, fun and colorful Where's Waldo-style illustrations.... continue reading
"Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it" (Proverbs 22:6). An endless array of choices peeks over the shelf’s edge. Which book will Tony choose for his bedtime story tonight? Clifford the Big Red Dog? Goodnight Moon (for the hundredth time!)?... continue reading
The gospel is simple enough for anyone to understand. It is also deep enough to spend a lifetime appreciating, and an eternity praising God for. And, when teaching the gospel to kids—whether it’s around your family’s table or in a kids Sunday school class or at VBS or anywhere else—perhaps the best way is to let the Bible do it.... continue reading
The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross suite has a brand new addition! This collection of resources, based on the bestselling storybook, is a favorite for kids and their families—and it’s a great way of teaching children why the gospel is the best news ever.... continue reading
How do moms hold on to hope and life when daily sacrifices feel like little deaths? How do we find rest? And what do we make of how weak and weary we feel? Three Bible verses can help moms answer these questions. ... continue reading
It was an offhand comment during a prayer time at my Bible study group. But it blew me away.
Once a month, we split into single-sex groups for a more extended time of sharing and praying than we usually have time for. This is good news for the ladies, because it means we get to go to Val’s house.... continue reading
We usually think of freedom as the opposite of following rules—but God says that true freedom comes from letting him rule and guide us.
Which, at first, might seem kind of upside down.
But when you think about it, we already get that this is true in plenty of other parts of our lives.... continue reading
What’s the first thing you do when you get up in the morning?
I’m guessing many of you would answer, Check my phone. It’s an easy habit to fall into. But it’s also a terrible way to start your day.... continue reading
