What Do Deacons Do? December 03, 2023 by: Matt Smethurst Three Roles of Deacons As I understand, the way deacons are described in the New Testament and the way they operate is that they are exemplary servants who function on behalf of a congregation to assist the elders by doing at least three things. They…
Podcast: Parents, Your Kids Will Love What You Love—So Love the Bible (William Osborne) June 19, 2023 by: Crossway This article is part of the The Crossway Podcast series. Helping Our Kids Love the Bible In today’s episode, Rusty Osborne explains how he has sought to model a genuine love for God in front of…
An Antislavery Message from 1776 by the Nation’s First Black Ordained Minister June 19, 2023 by: Lemuel Haynes The following is an excerpt from “Liberty Further Extended,” a manuscript that Lemuel Haynes penned in 1776 which attacked the slave trade and upheld the liberty that is equally precious to each and every person. The essay…
Favorite Christmas Traditions from Crossway Kids’ Book Authors December 02, 2023 by: Crossway A Season of Celebration Christmas is a joyous season in which we remember the birth of Christ while looking forward to his second coming. We celebrate in many different ways and develop our own cherished traditions within our families that foster love…
How to Help Your Kids Love the Bible June 19, 2023 by: William R. Osborne Love Is Loyalty As parents and caregivers, we want our children to know the God revealed in the Bible and come to love his word deeply, just as we have. But while there is little doubt—either anecdotally or through psychological…