We want children who are followers of Jesus Christ, not only in their beliefs but in their behaviour. If we could train them out of sin completely, our children would become perfect, they wouldn’t have needed Jesus Christ to die for them, and we could write the ultimate parenting book! But we can’t.... continue reading
We have had children lying down to sleep during family Bible time. We regularly have complaints: shouting is not uncommon and there is often silent sulking. What I have never had is, “Dad, please sit down with us and open the Bible because that is what we need.” Please do not wait for the day when your children say that to you.... continue reading
I want to suggest that any serious engagement with God needs to engage three aspects of who we are as people — we are redeemed sinners seeking to serve our Lord and Savior as we journey to the new creation in each others’ company.... continue reading
Countless authors have contributed to our blog this year. As well as exploring a whole load of different topics, many entries on this list address the impact COVID-19 has had on our lives. We hope that these pieces have been an encouragement to you during a year in which many of our old certainties have been shaken. Enjoy our list of the top 10 most-viewed blogs of 2020:... continue reading
Here’s a smile for the end of the year! We’re grateful to offer resources for every age and every stage, and love receiving encouraging photos of young readers like these enjoying our books. May we all exercise childlike faith in the days to come. (Matthew 18:3-4)... continue reading
Every December, the internet teems with predictions of what the next year will hold. Last year, many 2020 predictions were based on trends gaining traction, like the growth of podcasts and streaming services. Some predicted a rise in travel and a buzz around sports being featured in the summer Olympics for the first time.... continue reading
Looking back on 2020, we are in some ways glad to see it come to an end, as you may be as well. At the same time, we give thanks for the ways in which God has worked through us and enabled us to release all manner of titles used to strengthen his church and to reach non-believers with the good news of the gospel. Please join us in thanking God for for these best-selling books of 2020, including a few award winners too!... continue reading
Reviewers regularly share info about upcoming releases by The Good Book Company and from several other publishers as well. They share thoughtful recommendations of books to build others up in Christ. We asked some of the many amazing Christian book reviewers we recommend following in 2021 to tell us a little about themselves.... continue reading
This is the real key to the secret. Christ was the most important thing in Paul’s universe. Whatever his personal achievements or failures, his triumphs or his challenges, they were like garbage to him (which is a polite English translation of the original word, which meant something more like sewage!). Paul wanted to pursue Christ.... continue reading
In the spring of 2017, I realised that my prayers around my singleness had changed. I was no longer begging God to come through for me and give me a husband. Nor was I praying, as I had for a season, “Lord, I do want your will, but if that could include a husband, I’d really appreciate it. Any time…” I knew I’d still love to be married, but I also realised that God had given me a deep, satisfied, joyful contentment with where I was.... continue reading
