Written by Ray Ortlund

“This mystery is profound, and I am saying that it refers to Christ and the church.” Ephesians 5:32 Marriage reveals something of eternal significance.

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Guidance from God for Engaging with Our Aging

Written by J. I. Packer

Thinning hair, failing eyesight, and arthritic hands reveal an inescapable truth: we’re only getting older.

Divine Guidance for Ordinary Christians

Written by James C. Petty

How can I know God's will for my life? Sifting through confusion about divine guidance, promptings, "fleece," and ...

PEmbracing Desires That Bless Not Bruise

Written by Brad Hambrick

Reevaluating Our Desires, Rewriting Our Conflict. Few spouses have desires that are evil—but even...

Recovering Hope

Written by Jeremy Lelek

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a profoundly intense response to profoundly dangerous experiences, manifests itself in fear, te...

Rest for Life's Struggles

Written by Brad Hambrick

A proper understanding of God is vital. However, many times what we observe from our own experiences (especially when they are di...

Written by Margaret Ashmore

The periods of depression that we all share can range from having a bad day to grieving the loss of a loved one. Our fallen world harbors a broad spectrum of s...

Written by Jeremy Lelek

When feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or self-condemnation set in, some people seek painful release in their own flesh and blood. While cutting can bring temporar...

Written by Brad Hambrick

Burnout occurs when the things that once gave us life and energy become discouraging and draining instead, sacrificing our pleasures and accomplishments to th...

PA Scriptural Perspective

Written by Cathy Wiseman

Frantic efforts to avoid unpleasant feelings. Perceived abandonment. Profound depression or extreme rage. These symp...

Written by John Henderson

None of us can escape the brokenness of our world. We are sinful, hurting people surrounded by sinful, hurting people in a universe groaning under the curse of s...

Written by Robert W. Kellemen

Worry, doubt, and fear get the best of us all sometimes, and often there is no way to get rid of them. Anxiety, like any other negative emotion, is a twi...

Written by Esther Smith 

Is chronic illness taking over your heart as much as your body? Physical symptoms and limitations change all aspects of life, leading to losses and to unique chal...

Written by Zach Schlegel

Fishing for compliments, overcommitting (or never committing), keeping people at a distance . . . when we fear other people more than we fear God, we become anxio...

Written by Mike McKinley

Have your wedding plans crowded out the spiritual significance of your marital union? God created marriage as a picture that demonstrates his love and character—b...

Written by Elyse Fitzpatrick 

Christians who struggle with doubt feel deep discouragement—but they should not feel alone. Elyse Fitzpatrick takes a look at famous Bible characters who dou...

Written by Robert D. Jones

Anger is arguably the most common problematic emotion we feel. It permeates our lives and hurts our most intimate relationships. Fortunately, Scripture has much...

Pursuing Restoration

Written by Michael Scott Gembola

You have been unfaithful, and you want help—but moving forward is complicated. Professional counselor Michael Gembola prov...

Changing for Good

Written by David R. Dunham

It begins with a choice . . . but soon that choice overpowers and traps you. You both love and hate your habit, and it begins to define...

Discovering Joy in Our Limitations through a Daily Apprenticeship with Jesus

Written by Zack Eswine

Dear Pastor, Desire burns within you. You’ve trained and dreamt of doing large t...

A Gospel-Guided Journey to Marriage

Written by John Henderson

“Catch the foxes for us, the little foxes that are ruining the vineyards . . .” Song of Solomon 2:15 Why are foxes on ...

Moving beyond "I'm Sorry" to Meaningful Support

Written by Marissa Henley

“It’s cancer.” When you hear the two words you dread most from someone you care about, you know at once th...

A Practical Guide to Productivity

Written by Tim Challies

Don’t try to do it all. Do more good. Better. I am no productivity guru. I am a writer, a church leader, a husband, and a ...