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John Bunyan is a name synonymous with The Pilgrim’s Progress, the quintessential allegory of the Christian life. However, while The Pilgrim’s Progress shows us the narrow path to the Celestial City, its “companion” piece, The Life and Death of Mr. Badman, serves as a sobering, detailed map of the broad road to destruction. In this … Read more

The Bible is the most influential book in human history, yet for many, it remains the most intimidating. We often approach it with a mix of reverence and confusion, wondering if we need a PhD in ancient languages just to understand a single parable. In “How to Read the Bible Like a Seminary Professor,” Mark … Read more

Music has a way of bypassing the intellect and heading straight for the heart. For centuries, hymns have served as the spiritual backbone of the church, providing a vocabulary for worship, grief, and celebration. In his seminal work, “Then Sings My Soul: 150 of the World’s Greatest Hymn Stories,” Robert J. Morgan doesn’t just list … Read more

In a world saturated with digital distractions and fleeting notifications, there remains a profound hunger for tangible connection—to God, to purpose, and to the quiet moments where faith deepens. The Christian Art Gifts Journal w/Scripture “Man of God” – Names of God (1 Timothy 6:11) answers this longing with elegant simplicity: a thoughtfully crafted notebook … Read more

In an era where “kindness” is the ultimate social currency, Allie Beth Stuckey’s latest book, Toxic Empathy: How Progressives Exploit Christian Compassion, arrives as a provocative wake-up call. Stuckey, a prominent Christian commentator and host of the Relatable podcast, argues that the modern progressive movement has weaponized the concept of empathy to bypass logic, biblical … Read more

In the landscape of contemporary Christian music, few voices have emerged with as much raw authenticity and spiritual grit as Anne Wilson. Her breakout hit, “My Jesus,” didn’t just climb the charts; it became an anthem for those navigating the murky waters of grief. In her memoir, “My Jesus: From Heartache to Hope,” Wilson pulls back the … Read more

The Christmas season often feels like a blur of peppermint mochas, frantic gift-shopping, and endless to-do lists. In the midst of the “holiday hustle,” it is easy to lose sight of the Person at the center of it all. Asheritah Ciuciu, in her transformative devotional Unwrapping the Names of Jesus: An Advent Devotional, invites us … Read more

Few books in literary history have captured the human soul’s quest for meaning quite like The Pilgrim’s Progress. Originally penned by John Bunyan in 1678 while imprisoned for his religious beliefs, this Christian allegory has inspired generations of readers across continents and centuries. Yet for modern audiences, Bunyan’s 17th-century English—with its archaic vocabulary and complex … Read more

In the relentless pace of the 21st century, the human soul often feels like a dry sponge. We wake up already behind on our to-do lists, haunted by yesterday’s failures, and anxious about tomorrow’s demands. It is into this weary landscape that Paul David Tripp speaks with his transformative work, “New Morning Mercies: A Daily … Read more

Have you ever felt spiritually parched—like your soul is cracked earth desperately searching for rain? You read your Bible dutifully, attend church faithfully, yet something vital feels missing. Your faith feels dry, your joy feels forced, and your identity feels fragile. If this resonates, Gretchen Saffles’ The Well Watered Woman: Rooted in Truth, Growing in … Read more