God is never too busy or preoccupied to receive you when you bring your burdens into his presence. God cares for your children. That is such an encouragement when we are struggling to persevere in prayer.
But it’s hard to know what to pray sometimes; or we’ve been praying for so many years that we’ve run out of steam and lost momentum. So, to reinvigorate your prayers for your children, here are ten ways you can pray. They’ve been drawn from conversations I’ve had with parents in pain who have shared some of the substance of their prayers. Each situation has its own complications, but over time several common themes have emerged.... continue reading
Just how much care went into the artwork featured in The Kingdom and the King Storybook Bible?
Illustrator Catalina Echeverri is dedicated to grounding her designs in rich theology, biblical truth, and as much historical accuracy as possible. Every detail of her illustrations is carefully considered—from facial expressions and skin tones to objects and symbolism.
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From September 2025, The Good Book Company will become fully employee-owned, giving staff a collective voice in the company’s direction and ensuring that the ministry’s mission, values, and commitment to high-quality Christian resources will be preserved for generations to come.... continue reading
What is the meaning of life? It’s the question that sits at the very heart of our existence. Most of us have asked it. Some of us have tried, unsuccessfully, to answer it. And then there are those select few—the arrogant ones—who claim they’ve cracked the code.
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I love words. I love language and grammar, and the order and beauty they can convey. I love to read—to learn and to be transported to another time, place or world. I love that Jesus my God is called—by the Gospel- and letter-writer John—Logos: THE WORD. I love it when Christian books are recommended and turn out to be as inspirational as they were described. Yet I know this is not true for everyone.
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What makes a great small-group experience? What brings spiritual growth to a Bible-study group’s members?
It takes a lot more than a good Bible study—one that enables everyone to engage with the text, encourages them to think about how it applies to their lives, and prompts them to pray with and for each other in response. But it never takes less than that.
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I’m sure many of you are in a position similar to my family’s. We’re regularly in contact with folks who identify as LGBT+. Not just random people but my daughter’s teacher, her town soccer coach, and her local-branch librarian. These are kind, talented adults tasked in various ways with caring for and leading my daughter.... continue reading
“I definitely think there must be something,” one of my friends said to me recently, as conversation drifted into discussion of God. “I just don’t know what it is.”
He’s not alone. Most people around us have a sense that there may be more out there than only what we can see or touch—not necessarily a God but something. This intuition is sometimes referred to as "somethingism." Somethingism is not a posture of commitment but simply of openness.... continue reading
Christians love to give kids Bibles! Which is wonderful. But the sad truth is, many of these Bibles end up just gathering dust.
There are many reasons why kids might not actually read the Bible they’ve been given. Here are just a few—and some thoughts on how to help!... continue reading
A pastor interrupted me during a seminar with a simple yet profound question: What even is the point of sport? Why do you care about it so much?
If you turn to most systematic theologies or books on cultural engagement, you might be left with the same question. Music, drama and literature are frequently acknowledged as legitimate areas of Christian reflection, but sport is often overlooked.... continue reading
