Mature Teaching
In comparing biblical teaching to food, the writer of Hebrews states that “solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil” (Hebrews 4:14). What you’ll find in this section is solid food for those who are growing and grounded in their faith. The content here is meatier and the articles weightier. While not for everyone, it is essential content for those actively involved and engaged in the ministry.
Come Lord Jesus Come
Prepare your heart for Christmas with this devotional for the Advent season. Written by former Cru staffer Will Walker, this resource is great for students, staff or...
Made For Relationship
Since the first days in the Garden of Eden, people have longed for connection - with God and others. In this comprehensive article, Millie Welsh walks women through the...
Why We Must Think Rightly About God
What comes into your mind when you think about God is the most important thing about you. A must-read by A.W. Tozer
The People Who Know Their God
J.I. Packer describes the link between knowing God and making a difference for His kingdom.
Gospel-Driven Sanctification
A thought-provoking article on the role of the gospel in Christian growth.
Gospel Diagnostics
A series of helpful questions to help you evaluate where you struggle to believe and apply the gospel in your life.
Theological Perspective on the Holy Spirit
This article provides clarity about the person and role of the Holy Spirit and offers some thoughts on issues that frequently arise when discussing the Holy Spirit.
The Transforming Power of the Gospel
Aka “I am a Recovering Pharisee,” this brilliant article describes how the gospel can transform believers.
Centrality of the Gospel - Part 2
Tim Keller offers a compelling look at why the gospel should remain the hub of the Christian life. Part 2 of 2
Centrality of the Gospel - Part 1
Tim Keller offers a compelling look at why the gospel should remain the hub of the Christian life. Part 1 of 2.
The Paul Brown Letter
This letter, written by CCC founder Bill Bright to a student at UCLA, lays out some key principles for decision-making. A must read for anyone wanting to know how to...
War of the Worldviews
Welcome to the campus of Postmodern U. If you want to be an ambassador for Christ in this world, you need to know how to interact with a wide assortment of worldviews,...
The Process of How We Grow
Unless we understand how God brings about growth and maturity in our life we will find ourselves resisting and not cooperating with the process. This article provides an...
Theological Differences and Debates
Theological differences and debates are inevitable, even necessary. Yet they can be navigated with a little grace and wisdom and this article describes that process.
Understanding the Trinity
Though somewhat resistant to definition, the doctrine of the Trinity is foundational to our faith. In this article, John Piper helps us get our mind around this idea...
The Return of Christ
Jesus told his disciples to be alert and watchful, waiting for his return. This article probes the questions, “Are we really ready and alert?” and “What exactly...
Recurring Sin
Stubborn, habitual patterns of sin and their residual guilt are deadening to our spiritual life but, in this article, Nick DeCola allows us to see the redemptive nature...
Recommended Reading
In this article, Byron Straughn has complied the most comprehensive and descriptive reading list you’re ever likely to come across. The best, most solid books on any...
The Music of the Gospel
Keith Johnson provides a wonderful picture of spiritual transformation where we are carried along by the rhythm of God’s Spirit through his Word, in contrast to the...
Jesus and Worry
On a practical level, nothing is quite so practical and relevant to our lives as Jesus’ teaching on worry and anxiety. This article is an encouraging, challenging, and...
It’s Hard to be Humble
“Humility isn’t simply a low view of yourself (nobody likes me); it’s having a biblical view of yourself. Knowing that you are sinful beyond measure yet loved...
Heaven and Hell
The Bible has a lot to say about both Heaven and Hell. Author Byron Straughn gathers all of the biblical data and relates his findings in a very readable way. This is a...
Mission Impossible—The Biblical Story of Missions
The Bible is really a story of God’s missionary enterprise. This article, written by Rick James, traces that story from Genesis to Revelation providing a foundational...
Getting Biblical About Evangelism
Individual study of key passages from the Bible lead to the construction of a personal philosophy of evangelism. This is the content and worksheets from Keith Davy’s...
Stuffing Our Soul—On Fasting
Jesus said a time would come when his disciples would fast. Perhaps that time is now and you’re wondering about this spiritual discipline called fasting. If so, this...
The Art of Discerning God’s Will
In this White Paper, from the Critical Concept series, Rick James explores the ways that God leads and directs, and how he makes his will known to us.
All of Life is Repentance
Author Tim Keller shows how the life of Christ is produced and seen in us through a lifestyle of repentance and humility. You really need to read this.
A Faith That Multiplies
The desire for children is a natural one and that includes the spiritual realm of life. A vibrant faith naturally pours over into the lives of others, making spiritual...
What it Means to Carry the Cross
Rick James explains how Christ’s command to “deny ourselves and carry our cross” is central to what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. A weighty topic and...
The Role of Faith in Spiritual Growth
Faith has a major role to play in every area of our spiritual growth, not simply salvation. You’ll find here a description of where and when God requires us to...
Why Courage Matters
If we fail to live out our convictions or fail to stand up for Christ, what we may be lacking is courage. You may think that cowardice is not a “spiritual” problem,...
Submitting to Authority
Just the word “submission” can bring a subtle but defiant clench in the pit of the stomach. Yet the willingness to submit and possessing a teachable spirit are...
Exploring the Old Testament
This article comes from Ten Basic Steps to Christian Maturity by Dr. Bill Bright. Here you’ll get the big picture of the major themes and threads running through the...
The Growth Model
All denominations and Christian organizations will tend to emphasize certain components or principles of spiritual growth over others—you can’t emphasize everything....
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