We are so excited excited to announce the release of videos for kids telling the true story of Easter based on God’s Big Promises Bible Storybook, written by Carl Laferton and illustrated by Jennifer Davison (The Good Book Company, September 2023).... continue reading
A visitor hesitates near the door of your church building one Sunday. They make their way through the door but then pause. They look distracted, almost in a world of their own. You move toward them, but they seem unaware of your presence. You get a sense of agitation, as if they are on high alert, and you notice perspiration on their forehead. When you speak a word of greeting, they seem neither to see you nor hear you. Instead, they move away toward a notice board at the side of your church foyer, avoiding eye contact. ... continue reading
A couple of years ago, I wouldn't have called myself a Christian perfectionist, but I did consistently have a vague and underlying sense of perpetual guilt. I believed that the Lord was pleased with me because of my Savior, Jesus, but I also lived with a partly subconscious suspicion that he might also be disappointed with me.... continue reading
I worked with Tim as the editor on Life with Jesus—and I couldn’t help thinking that this sort of material would be perfect for the tweens and teens in my church youth group. It’s just the right balance between biblical (with a Bible study setting the agenda for each session) and topical (with a practical focus that feels real and relevant).... continue reading
For a long time, I wanted to be someone who runs. Over the years, I’d watched several family members and friends lace up their running shoes, bound out of the house and down the road, and return sometime later looking sweaty but invigorated. I’d like to be that person, I thought. But I’d tried it once. Maybe twice. And running was not something I did. Perhaps you feel something similar about spending time in God’s word.... continue reading
The start of a new year brings a fresh beginning, inspiring many of us to reflect on our lives and consider what we might do differently. As people everywhere set goals to improve as spouses, parents, friends, and professionals, the culture of self-improvement reaches an all-time high – often accompanied by a wave of striving and stress.... continue reading
Whether you’re just beginning your walk with God or you’ve been following him for a long time, it’s important to remain grounded in his word. As the new year approaches, full of challenges and resolutions, maintaining that close relationship is essential. So, for both the new believer and the seasoned Christian, we have compiled a list of devotionals that will grow your faith.... continue reading
We all want to spend regular time reading the Bible, but for some of us the relationship is… complicated. Take our quiz to find out your quiet time personality!... continue reading
Reading is one of life’s many pleasures. It transports us to places and times, and into the lives of people and cultures that we would never experience were it not for the talent and imagination of the writers we enjoy so much.... continue reading
Kindness in dialogue is powerful, especially when we are speaking with someone we disagree with.
Kindness opens up not only relational doors but intellectual doors. In other words, it helps us not only to like each other more but to understand each other better.... continue reading
