Charles Spurgeon called the church “the dearest place on earth.” I think I know why.

In this excerpt from the recently released Just Ask, author J.D. Greear reminds us to pray to God because we love him, not merely because he gives us stuff.

Have you missed us? We’ve missed you.

Each month, Benjamin Vrbicek, the GCD managing editor, offers coaching to writers. This month: “Good writing limits the use of be-verbs.”

In this excerpt from Work Matters, author Tom Nelson reminds us of the importance of our vocational work.

What an old puritan had to say and why it still matters.

So important to know—but also so tricky to figure out.

Stop trying to “start your day right” in the Word. Choose a better way to approach your devotions.

Though it may not feel like it, creating space for rest in our lives when we need it glorifies.

In this excerpt from the recently released collection of essays World on Fire, contributor Hannah Anderson reminds us what heavenly wisdom looks like.

When our daughter went to the ER with seizures, we went to the Lord. Where else could we go?

Opening a good book also opens doors shut by our inexperience—and a whole lot of other wonderful things.