August 2023 New Releases

August 2023 New Releases August 15, 2023 by: Crossway New Books Below is a list of the new and notable resources releasing this month from Crossway. Titles include Impossible Christianity by Kevin DeYoung and Help for the Hungry Soul by Kristen Wetherell. Impossible Christianity: Why Following Jesus Does Not Mean You Have to Change the…


What Does James 1:2 Mean?

What Does James 1:2 Mean? August 05, 2023 by: Robert L. Plummer This article is part of the What Does It Mean? series. Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds. —James 1:2 Joy in Trials The second word in the Greek text of verse 2, charan (“joy”), corresponds closely…


Podcast: On Apologetics: The Best of The Crossway Podcast

Podcast: On Apologetics: The Best of The Crossway Podcast July 31, 2023 by: Crossway This article is part of the The Crossway Podcast series. Apologetics on The Crossway Podcast Over the past four years, I’ve (Matt Tully) had the privilege of interviewing over a hundred guests on dozens of different topics. Today we thought it…


10 Key Bible Verses on Being Happy

10 Key Bible Verses on Being Happy July 29, 2023 by: Crossway This article is part of the Key Bible Verses series. All commentary notes adapted from the ESV Study Bible. 1. Matthew 5:2–12 And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of…


15 Passages to Read Together with Your Family

15 Passages to Read Together with Your Family July 19, 2023 by: Crossway This article is part of the Passages to Read series. 1. Psalm 100 Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth!       Serve the LORD with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! Know that the LORD, he…