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…


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…


Crossway+ Special: Up to 50% Off Resources from 9Marks

Crossway+ Special: Up to 50% Off Resources from 9Marks July 26, 2023 by: Crossway An Exclusive Offer for Crossway+ Members Crossway is pleased to offer a special discount on a number of different resources from 9Marks that are designed to provide ordinary Christians with sound and accessible biblical teaching, and to help pastors or church…


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…


How Slowing Down Speeds Up the Church

How Slowing Down Speeds Up the Church July 24, 2023 by: Nathan Knight The Speed of Church Planting The kingdom of heaven is like a marathon runner. He gets better at running fast by running slower. Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya, a two-time gold medalist and record holder, has a training regimen that may be described…