Paul told Timothy to “do the work of an evangelist” (2 Timothy 4:5). We might consider that he’d say the same thing to us. We should take comfort in knowing that Timothy was a timid non-evangelist. But that comfort could diminish when we realize his shyness didn’t let him “off the hook." He was still to do that work—as difficult and as daunting as it may have seemed.... continue reading
At The Good Book Company, we have the privilege of creating and publishing biblical, relevant and accessible resources to encourage you and your church family to keep going, keep growing and keep sharing your faith.
Many of these resources are books you can purchase—but there are also free resources to help you use these books as tools as you teach, counsel, and come alongside others.... continue reading
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
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
Any movement in society that wishes to persuade and convince others of the rightness of its cause should be willing to hold itself up to scrutiny. (This applies no less for Christianity than any other worldview.)... continue reading
We may have only glimpses of Jesus’ habits and personal spiritual practices in the Gospels, but what we do have is no accident, nor is it scant. We know exactly what God means for us to know, in just the right detail—and we have far more about Jesus’ personal spiritual rhythms than we do about anyone else in the Bible.... continue reading
As King of kings, and Lord of lords, and Glory of glories, Jesus is worthy of many crowns.
Because of how it helps me admire and marvel at Jesus, one of my favorite hymns has long been “Crown Him with Many Crowns,” written by Matthew Bridges in 1851. In my own life, it’s one of the few hymns that has been a common thread from one church to another.... continue reading
Bitter experience has taught you not to let your hopes rise too high. Perhaps you have a faith in Christ and you feel uneasy that you find life so hard, so you wonder whether it should be like this. Is it okay for Christians to be discouraged?... continue reading
How does prayer shape a marriage? We asked Michael and Melissa Kruger to share how prayer has fit into their 25 years of marriage. With 3 kids and full-time ministry roles, the Krugers offer realistic insight for busy couples. ... continue reading
