Dear Pastor . . . You’re a Shepherd, Not an Entrepreneur

Dear Pastor . . . You’re a Shepherd, Not an Entrepreneur July 31, 2023 by: Nathan Knight This article is part of the Dear Pastor series. Dear Pastor, Greetings to you in the precious name of our Lord, King, and friend, Jesus Christ. It is my earnest hope that you find yourself in places of…


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…


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…


Don’t love the world’s ways.

Don’t love the world’s ways. Don’t love the world’s goods. Love of the world squeezes out love for the Father. Practically everything that goes on in the world—wanting your own way, wanting everything for yourself, wanting to appear important—has nothing to do with the Father. It just isolates you from him. The world and all…


GOD doesn\’t miss a move you make

Mark well that GOD doesn\’t miss a move you make; he’s aware of every step you take. The shadow of your sin will overtake you; you’ll find yourself stumbling all over yourself in the dark. Death is the reward of an undisciplined life; your foolish decisions trap you in a dead end. Proverbs 5:21 MSG