12 Old(ish) Books to Read When You Are Young

12 Old(ish) Books to Read When You Are Young July 28, 2023 by: Kevin DeYoung Where to Start Talk to almost any mature, vibrant Christians, and they will tell you about Christian books that have been instrumental in their lives. In fact, one of the best indications I’ve seen of the Spirit’s work in someone’s…


THE REFINER\’S FIRE

\”He shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; and He shall purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver.\” — Mal 3:3. \”That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and…


How to Pray for Your Enemies

How to Pray for Your Enemies July 27, 2023 by: John Piper This article is part of the How to Pray series. “Pray for Those Who Persecute You” Jesus gives numerous examples of the kinds of behaviors involved in loving our enemies. The first mentioned in the Sermon on the Mount after the command to…


Your Prayer Life Might Be Better Than You Think

Your Prayer Life Might Be Better Than You Think July 26, 2023 by: Daniel J. Brendsel A Struggle with Prayer “I don’t pray often. When I do, I just don’t know what to say. I know it should be more than a list of demands, but I stall out. I wish I had a better…


Podcast: The Doctrine on Which the Church Stands or Falls (Matthew Barrett)

Podcast: The Doctrine on Which the Church Stands or Falls (Matthew Barrett) July 24, 2023 by: Crossway This article is part of the The Crossway Podcast series. By Faith Alone In today’s episode, Matthew Barrett sheds light on the meaning of justification by faith alone, explaining why it’s so central to the Christian faith, and…