Tim Shorey, one of our staff writers, is journaling through his struggle with stage 4 cancer. In this entry he reflects on seeking only the approval of God, for to God and God alone we will all give our account.

In this book excerpt from the recently released Martin Luther and the Rule of Faith, author Todd R. Hains reminds us that Luther’s calling was to point people to Jesus.

In this excerpt from the recently released The Thrill of Orthodoxy, author Trevin Wax reminds us that the primary way Christianity takes on the world is by declaring something different from any other religion.

The squeaky wheel often gets published, and other advice for Christian writers pursuing publication.

I used to see children as mainly a burden. But then God let some hard things happen and some wonderful things happen. And I changed.

The mystique about writers is that the best writers do it alone. But that’s a lie—especially for Christian writers.

The Lord’s patience is a good thing for us, even when his slowness tends to frustrate us.

In this book excerpt from the recently released Redeeming Productivity, author Regan Rose reminds us that God is the God of order.

What if, in our supposed piety, we are really asking the Lord, How may I tame you? How may I use you best for my own purposes?

I know that God is changing my heart. But why does it take so long?

In this book excerpt from the recently released Is The Commission Still Great?, author Steve Richardson offers advice for how to navigate the tension between local and foreign missions.

While God’s Word is sharper than any two-edged sword, it also doubles as a paintbrush when held in the hand of the Master Painter.