David Mathis | We will experience few, if any, moments of spontaneous joy with friends if we don’t make a habit of being together. The same is true of our relationship with God in his word.

Marshall Segal | Why don’t we read the Bible more often? Many of us say we’re too busy, but what if the real reasons for our neglect go much deeper than that?

David Mathis | At the 250th anniversary of their nation, American Christians have two reasons to add humility to their gratitude: America’s party spirit and the church’s greater allegiance.

Greg Morse | Too often, we imagine pornography as an individual sin, but the cumulative effects are cosmic. Satan loves to use lust to cripple God’s army.

Greg Morse | No problem is too big for God, but our faith may be too small. Sometimes the biggest barrier to freedom is a prayer that begins “If you can . . .”

John Piper |

David Mathis | “Ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” Why would God attach such a staggering promise to prayer? Because he really wants us to pray.

Scott Hubbard | When you imagine a submissive wife, what kind of woman comes to mind? Is your picture embarrassing — or is it beautiful?

Greg Morse | No matter how hidden sin seems to be, it will always find you. You can’t run from the consequences, but you can hide in Christ from the condemnation.

Greg Morse | When you find yourself in one of life’s caves, shut off from the sun, forsaken by friends, confused and full of sorrow, know that God makes his kings in caves.