Evangelism is an important part of the Christian life. It is through evangelism that the gospel has made its way around the globe and down through the ages. Yet, many Christians find it difficult to evangelize. There are many reasons for this, however, evangelism must remain a central pillar of the Church in order to … Continue reading Biblical Encouragement When We Are Discouraged with Evangelism
You’ve heard it a thousand times — in sermons, devotionals, small group classes, and at countless funerals. You’ve almost memorized it without trying. It’s so familiar that, if we’re honest, at times it even seems boring. What more could you possibly learn about Psalm 23? In the introduction to his new book, The Lord of … Continue reading Jesus Our Good Shepherd, Companion, and Host
Prayer is an essential part of the Christian life. However, many Christians struggle in their prayer lives. This lack of prayer causes all sorts of issues including a lack of prayer over temptation. Prayer at its core is the way in which believers commune with God. A lack of prayer indicates a lack of trust … Continue reading Biblical Encouragement For When We Don’t Desire to Pray
We live in a very divided age. Yet, this should not surprise us because, wherever there is human civilization and at least two differing opinions there will inevitably be divisions. In any given society there will be division politically, socially, economically, ideologically, morally, and religiously, etc. Unfortunately, the division doesn’t stop with the culture at … Continue reading What Should We Do When Doctrine Divides the People of God?
Pain and suffering is the part of the human experience that modern society tries its best to avoid. Most people are afraid of suffering and desire to get through it as quickly as possible when it comes. Yet, pain and suffering will come to all people, even followers of Christ. It is not if, but … Continue reading When Our Pain Is Real and God Seems Silent…Run To Jesus!
In recent years, in evangelical circles, much talk has centered around the idea of “theological triage”. The term has been credited to Dr. Albert Mohler, though the concept has been around for a long time. In a divided age, unfortunately even many Christians fall into dispute over a difference of opinion. This is made worse … Continue reading Is Every Hill One Worth Dying On?
Friendship is hard. At least it is for me. Perhaps you can resonate with my experience. In high school and college, making friends seemed easy. I didn’t even have to try. No doubt it had much to do with how much free time we had on our hands. But when you are married with kids … Continue reading A Biblical Vision for Friendship
Do you think that you’re weird? No, really stop and think about it. I’ll give you a minute. Now do you think that you’re weird? If you don’t, then maybe this article will help. If you’re reading this, you are likely from Western society, most likely in America but maybe in Europe or even Australia. … Continue reading How 1776 Made Us WEIRDER
In 2022, RFTG published an article featuring the 9Marks Church Questions Series. These short helpful booklets tackle big questions that face the church today. Our article featured several titles in that series. However, we thought it would be helpful to pull one title out of that series to feature on its own. On the whole … Continue reading How We Can Love Church Members with Different Political Views
Season 1: Episode 2 In this episode Zach discusses the writings and influence of the novelist, essayist, poet, and farmer Wendell Berry for our Authors You Should Know series. Much of what Berry laments about society find answers in the gospel. Yet we have much to learn from this American treasure. Books discussed in this … Continue reading Podcast: Wendell Berry | An American Treasure
It’s now January, and that means that a new year is here. One way to plan toward the new year is to consider a new Bible and devotional reading plan. Making time for Bible reading and prayer as personal daily worship is essential to the Christian life. Much of the Christian life is corporate in … Continue reading Three Devotionals for 2024
As we mark the end of 2023, we are thankful for the work that the Lord has done through RFTG to help followers of Jesus think biblically about books. Ten years ago in 2013, the blog that would eventually become Reading For The Glory was launched. As we celebrate a decade of recommending good books, … Continue reading Top 10 Reviews and Articles from 2023
