Why Do Our Bibles Keep Changing?
Bible translations don’t change because the message shifts, but because language does — and so does scholarship. New discoveries and evolving usage lead to periodic updates. That’s not a threat to Scripture; it’s part of its careful preservation. Even Crossway’s English Standard Version, once declared “final,” is now being updated again. These changes remind us how God’s Word is both rooted in history and actively stewarded in the present.
Discover 12 Lesser Known Christian Apps
We all know YouVersion and Hallow. But what about Soulspace? Spirit Notes? Sola? Hidden in the app stores are some beautiful tools for deeper prayer, community and Scripture study — you just have to know where to look. These 12 lesser-known Christian apps aren’t second best. They’re thoughtfully built for the modern believer. Try one. Ask God to meet you there. He just might surprise you.
Posthumous Wiersbe Devotional Joins Author’s Storied Body Of Work
A newly discovered manuscript from Warren Wiersbe offers readers a fresh journey into God’s Word, crafted with care by his grandson, Dan Jacobsen. In “Becoming New,” this 100-day devotional distills Wiersbe’s legacy of biblical insight into clear, transformative reflections, accessible for both lifelong believers and new followers of Christ.
Experience God More Intimately: A Primer on James Finley
Uncover the transformative teachings of James Finley — a former Trappist monk mentored by Thomas Merton — who bridges ancient wisdom with modern life to help you experience God’s presence more intimately. Dive into our exploration of Finley’s life and work to discover how his insights can enrich your own spiritual journey.
Graham Cooke: From Outlaw to Prophet
Discover the extraordinary journey of Graham Cooke, a man who went from a troubled youth on the run to a globally influential spiritual leader. This primer introduces Cooke’s powerful message of God’s relentless love and offers insight into how his teachings can radically shift your perspective on faith, helping you see yourself through God’s eyes and approach life with a mindset of holy possibility.
Oswald Chambers: Timeless Wisdom for Modern Readers
Oswald Chambers stands as a rare, clear voice calling Christians back to the basics of wholehearted devotion to God. His writings challenge believers to examine their relationship with Christ, offering wisdom that speaks to both the soul and the mind. For the Christian looking to deepen their walk with God, there are few better companions for the journey.
Julian of Norwich: A Medieval Mystic for Modern Times
The writings of Julian of Norwich, a 14th-century mystic often overlooked in mainstream Christian discourse, speak with surprising clarity and reassurance — and resonate across denominational lines to inspire and challenge believers and seekers alike.
Walter Brueggemann: Prophet of the Written Word
Few names resonate as profoundly in the realm of biblical scholarship as Walter Brueggemann. A towering figure in Old Testament studies, Brueggemann has spent decades challenging, inspiring, and reshaping how Christians engage with Scripture. But who is this man, and why should his work matter to people of faith today?
A Primer on The Bible App: A Digital Tool for the Modern Believer
In our digital age, with countless apps vying for attention, one stands out for its potential for transformative impact: the YouVersion Bible App. This powerful tool, created by Life.Church, has become indispensable to millions of Christians globally.
Study the Bible as if It Were a Journey
God will accompany you and speak to you as you travel and explore and have adventures. Be eager but patient, too; you will hear his voice and sense his presence more clearly at some times than at others.
Study: Following Hard After God
“What we are talking about is the study that permeates life. It is what A. W. Tozer would call 'Following hard after God.” Though, for many, study may be a discipline of habit, the study we speak of is more a discipline of heart.”
Five Great Bible Reading Plans For 2024
The Bible is more than just a nice book with good advice. It provides the beginning, middle, and end of the story of redemption that God is working out among us.
Destination: The Book Of Kells
Trinity College in Dublin holds many treasures for the curious pilgrim, including one of the crown jewels of Christian literature: The Book of Kells, with its sacred truths illuminated with beautiful symbols and pictures.
The Theory of Relativity And Reality
Pastor Paul Prather argues the Biblical writers—ancient nomads, carpenters, and fishermen—tapped into something way beyond themselves, truths they had no means of proving.