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  • Read Through the New Testament in a Year

    The Daily Devotional New Testament provides insights into the biblical text and encouragement for godly living alongside daily readings from the New Testament.

  • July Book Recommendation

    Can a book of prayers written for the Church of England over 350 years ago be useful to us today?

  • Brave by Faith Book Release

    In this new book by Alistair Begg, learn from the book of Daniel how to live confidently for Christ today. Learn More >

  • April Book Recommendation

    Being a Christian is not an individualistic or isolated activity. Believing also involves belonging. Being a Christian, by definition, involves belonging to the church.

    This is not a book full of ideas about how your church ought to change or what it needs to do in order to grow or to be successful. Rather it is about how we fit into our own church. Read More >

  • Easter Book Recommendations

    As Easter Sunday approaches, we encourage you to take time for personal reflection or family discussion to consider the events and meaning surrounding the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Here are three resources we recommend to help you look at Easter with a fresh perspective.

  • February Book Recommendation

    Following God’s call to cross-cultural mission, David Ellis experienced many hardships...and would have been unable to hold fast without an understanding of God’s providence and sovereignty. With feeling and honesty Ellis weaves anecdote with biblical meditation, allowing scripture to form the lens through which the world, in all its frightening chaos, is viewed. Read More >

  • December Book Recommendations

    This year may be the perfect year to discover a few new books to add to your Christmas reading list. Whether it’s reading through a daily Advent devotional, sharing a book and conversation with a friend, or developing a family tradition of considering the Christmas story together, here are a few resources we recommend. View the list >

  • December Book Recommendations

    During this hectic holiday season, we would like to recommend three books to help you pause, reflect, and focus on the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

  • Walk with Jesus During His Last Week on Earth

    On March 29, AD 33, Jesus entered the city of Jerusalem and boldly predicted that he would soon be put to death―executed on a cross, like a common criminal. So began the most important week of the most important person who ever lived.

  • Recommended Reading for December

    Three Recommendations for Christmas

    We'd love to recommend three books to you during the Christmas season.  We hope that you'll read one, give a copy to a friend, and talk about it over coffee or a meal.

    Child in the Manger
    by Sinclair Ferguson

    Prepare Him Room: Celebrating the Birth of Jesus Family Devotional by Marty Machowski

    Christmas Playlist by Alistair Begg