The Counterintuitive Path to Blessing

The Counterintuitive Path to Blessing July 27, 2023 by: Chris Castaldo You Are Invited When we pray for God’s kingdom to come “on earth as it is in heaven” (Matt. 6:10), we sometimes imagine the kingdom to be far away. It is, however, closer than we think. In the crucified and risen King, the two…


10 Things You Should Know about the Beatitudes

10 Things You Should Know about the Beatitudes July 22, 2023 by: Chris Castaldo This article is part of the 10 Things You Should Know series. 1. The Beatitudes define our deepest needs and calling in Christ. The Beatitudes dig beneath the surface, exposing what we really need. To satisfy our hunger for wealth, Jesus…


How to Grow in the Fear of the Lord

How to Grow in the Fear of the Lord July 20, 2023 by: Michael Reeves A Matter of the Heart The fear of God is the heartbeat of our new life in Christ and “the soul of godliness.”1 As such, it is not the mere sum of certain behaviors, or something we can acquire with…


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…


14 Lesser-Known Details about J. I. Packer

14 Lesser-Known Details about J. I. Packer July 17, 2023 by: Leland Ryken The Little-Known Packer Much can be said about J. I. Packer that, while personal to Packer, is nonetheless generally known, or at least not unexpected to someone who knew him as a public figure. But everyone has a dimension of personality and…