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So cry out to God for his help. He is near. He is near to the broken-hearted and saves those crushed in spirit.

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Our time in prayer gives us the incredible gift of humbly gazing on God’s power, victory, and glory already present in each of our days.

The foundation of sola Scriptura, Latin for “by Scripture alone,” has upheld disciple-makers generation after generation. Continue reading:

Grieving as one who has hope is different because even if we are slayed in the moment by the painful hand of the Sovereign, we know that one day, it will all be well.

Jesus, on the other hand, sits calmly at the stern of the boat, totally confident and composed in the middle of the storm. Our seated Savior. Content taken from Good News for Parents by Adam Griffin. Continue reading:

It depicts the events of Mark 4:35–41, when the disciples are caught in a storm and terrified that they are about to die. In Doré’s piece, the disciples are expressive and dramatic. They are desperate, panic stricken, and distraught with alarm.

On the wall of my office, I have a print of Gustave Doré’s engraving Jesus Calms the Storm. It’s an amazing work of art that I often consider when I’m feeling anxious and overwhelmed. 🧵

In this excerpt from Rehearse and Remember, author J.T. English helps us see how the kings of this world exert their power by putting others on crosses, but the King of heaven rules by putting Himself there.

Tim Shorey, one of our staff writers, is journaling through his struggle with stage 4 cancer. In this entry, he reminds readers that we all walk the road of suffering to the Heavenly City.

We must ask God to give us a heart that is willing to kneel down and weep with those who are weeping.

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Likewise, if we fail to stand firm upon God’s Word, the entire church will face disaster. Foundations are never flashy, but the foundation of sola Scriptura, Latin for “by Scripture alone,” has upheld disciple-makers generation after generation.

People rarely revel in foundations and are generally not wowed by soil walls or gravel footings. We don’t show off our concrete slabs to houseguests. Yet if our foundation crumbles, the entire house falls into ruin. 🧵

In this excerpt from Formed to Lead, author Jason Jensen shows us how Christian leadership is often formed in the dry and desolate places of the wilderness rather than the lush comforts of the oasis.

Grieving as one who has hope is different because even if we are slayed in the moment by the painful hand of the Sovereign, we know that one day, it will all be well.

In this excerpt, pastor and author Brad Edwards shows readers what makes church, church and calls Christians to examine their individualism and leave it outside the threshold of the sanctuary.

In a post to accompany his recent book, author Aaron Armstrong shows those who are spiritually curious the delight of doctrine.

In this excerpt, pastor and author Matt Smethurst displays the late Tim Keller’s teaching on the otherworldly transformation the gospel brings to even our most intimate relationships.

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I believed that the greater the faith meant the greater the hope and because of hope, the less painful grief would be. I realize now that I was sorely mistaken.