Story is a powerful medium through which we communicate daily, if not moment by moment. Whether it is watching a movie, a television show, reading a good book, or listening to a relative recount the family history, stories shape our lives and understanding of the world. Think about it. When something funny or frustrating happens … Continue reading Biographies Make Excellent Christmas Gifts
Children are one of the easiest demographics to buy for during the Christmas season. The product market is aimed at advertising to children and their parents, who are more than willing to oblige. A few years ago, I learned a principle from a former pastor regarding his family’s approach for buying gifts during the holiday … Continue reading Books Make Excellent Christmas Gifts for Kids (Updated)
We are excited to announce the launch of the new RFTG podcast, coming January 11, 2024! The show will be hosted by RFTG Editor Zach Kendrick. Episodes will feature conversations with authors, book discussions with RFTG Contributors, and content from the RFTG website such as our Authors You Should Know series. Join us in January … Continue reading Podcast: Introducing Reading For The Glory Podcast
Advent is a wonderful time of year. Yet often is a season that can be full of busyness and anxiety. In the midst of the hustle and bustle of the season, it is important to slow down and reflect on the purpose of Advent. In all likelihood, Jesus was not born during the winter and … Continue reading 2023 RFTG Advent Resources Guide
RFTG Editor Zach Kendrick was given the opportunity to ask Lucy S. R. Austen a few questions about her new book Elisabeth Elliott: A Life (Crossway, 2023). What follows are the author’s responses to questions submitted by the editor. Lucy S. R. Austen is a writer, editor, and teacher who has spent over a decade … Continue reading An Interview with Lucy S. R. Austen
When Peter Williams announces a forthcoming book, it’s an automatic preorder for me. I can’t think of an author that I’m more excited to read these days. You might not be familiar with Dr. Williams or his work. He is the principal and CEO of Tyndale House, Cambridge — one of the most prestigious Bible … Continue reading What the Gospels Reveal about the World’s Greatest Teacher
RFTG Editor Zach Kendrick was given the opportunity to ask Thomas Nelson Bible Publisher Philip Nation a few questions about the New English Translation (NET) and the work of Bible translation. What follows are the author’s responses to questions submitted by the editor. ____ Philip Nation is the Vice-President/Publisher of Thomas Nelson Bibles. He has … Continue reading An Interview with Philip Nation
“Our goal is to explore how human reasoning depends on God,” states the Introduction to Redeeming Reason: A God Centered Approach, by Vern Poythress (Crossway, 2023). In 157 pages, the author builds his case that human reasoning is a reflection of the relationships within the Trinity. Although not a theology book, it relies on insights … Continue reading How Human Reason Depends On God
Is Christianity impossible? Do you feel like you are trying to live out the Christian life, but it’s impossible on most or even all days? In his book Impossible Christianity (Crossway 2023), Kevin DeYoung writes about why people may feel Christianity is impossible. My desire to review this book is because the Bible frequently uses … Continue reading Being A Christian When It Seems Impossible
RFTG Editor Zach Kendrick was given the opportunity to ask Dr. William Varner a few questions about his new book Handbook For Praying Scripture and his work on the translation team of the Legacy Standard Bible (LSB). What follows are the author’s responses to questions submitted by the editor. Dr. William C. Varner is an … Continue reading An Interview with Dr. William Varner
Twenty-three years ago, Pastor John Piper stood before a massive crowd of college students and preached a sermon that has changed the lives of many. Originally titled “Boasting Only in the Cross of Christ” the sermon has affectionately become known as “The Seashell Sermon.” Three years later the sermon was expanded into a book titled Don’t … Continue reading Collecting Seashells for the Glory of God
It should go without saying that fellowship within the body of Christ is an essential element in the Christian’s progress toward maturity. And circular reasoning would conclude that the process of maturing as a true Christ-follower reveals to us the necessity, and the value, of fellowship. Fellowship drives us to maturity and maturity drives us … Continue reading The Importance of Christian Fellowship
