Jennifer GrishamHave you heard people say, “I didn’t learn that in seminary”? Sure, there can be gaps between what you learn in seminary and how you plan to use your studies. (As wide as the gap between translating James from Greek and teaching it to seventh...
In February, 2022, we talked with African American authors and pastors in celebration of Black History Month. Enjoy two on-demand videos with Dr. Eric Mason. Then read the excerpt below and consider how Christian history—God’s kingdom—isn’t a...
In college, I heard a sermon about evangelism that stuck with me. Knowing how it feels uncomfortable unleashing a gospel presentation on a stranger, the preacher offered this advice: just start by asking if the other person goes to church somewhere...
Nearly 50 years ago, the evangelical church was on the brink of shirking the call to global missions. As framer of the Lausanne Covenant in 1974, John R. W. Stott (1921–2011), an Anglican priest, was at the forefront of the movement to preserve...
This week we pause to remember Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection, and for many of us, that means attending special church services. Many—if not most—churches have Good Friday services in addition to special Easter gatherings, but some churches...
Since the first century, women have been active in the theology and mission of the Church. Luke–Acts reveals how Jesus and the apostles cared for women and enlisted them in kingdom service, and John contains the astonishing tale of how Jesus carried...
So, you’ve read about Charles Spurgeon and Roger Williams, and maybe you even know a good deal about Black theologians like Martin Luther King Jr. or C. T. Vivian. But just as Church history didn’t start at the Reformation, the history of the Black...
After a year that feels oddly like we’ve all walked into an episode of the Twilight Zone, Harold Senkbeil’s Christ and Calamity: Grace and Gratitude in the Darkest Valley—which just won the 2021 Christianity Today Award of Merit in the Beautiful...
When it comes to ministry tools, nothing can rival the Word of God. After all, God tells us his Word can pierce “to the division of soul and spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart” (Heb 4:13)...
Put on your festal robes—the newest version of Logos Bible Software has arrived! Logos 9 is here with all-new features and resources to take the busywork out of your ministry. Watch the trailer to see what’s new! There’s a lot we think you’ll love...
In 1919—only a year after World War I—a young atheist named Clive Hamilton published a collection of poems about the material world, the problem of evil, and a longing for who-knows-what. Today, you know Clive Hamilton as C. S. Lewis, and Spirits in...
If you scroll way, way back on the Logos blog—all the way back to our very first post—you’ll see that the Logos blog turns 15 years old today. Whether you’ve been following the blog since day 1 or you’re a new reader, we’re glad you’re here! The...
Where do we turn in times of trouble? Harold L. Senkbeil, longtime Lutheran pastor and award-winning author of The Care of Souls, wants us to remember the God who understands our emotional, physical, and spiritual suffering. In Christ and Calamity...
A few years ago, I wrote a few segments for a popular Bible study. I loved every little bit of the research and thinking and writing, but I was relying on a stack of books about half my height. The real issue was figuring out which books to pack for...
In these fearful, challenging, and sometimes divided times, I wonder what Dietrich Bonhoeffer would say to us. His suffering looked differently than ours, yet he knew the pain of separation from fellow believers. Despite oppression and imprisonment...
The Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) released its 2020 Christian Book Award finalists, and we’re excited to share that three Lexham Press titles have been selected as finalists! The Care of Souls: Cultivating a Pastor’s Heart is a...
The simplest definition of prayer is talking to God. While that’s certainly true, prayer is also a unique place where we experience the breadth and depth of the Christian life. Still, prayer isn’t easy—even though it’s one of the most vital parts of...
Who wants to spend more time in prayer next year? (My guess is that’s everyone.) Prayer is one of those few things you can do with excellence the first time you do it—and you can still get better at it. But becoming better at prayer is an exercise...
For over 60 years, Christianity Today (CT) has set a high standard in Christian publishing. Covering everything from current events to theological trends, the magazine and its authors have modeled evangelical cultural engagement at its finest. CT’s...
Many of our most respected pastors spent decades curating their libraries, discovering hidden jewels, and finding the best ministry resources available. Yet now you can get the same kind of robust library geared for your theological interests with a...
The ECPA just released its 2019 Christian Book Award finalists, and we’re excited to share that two Lexham Press titles are finalists! Let’s meet our finalists: The Lexham Geographic Commentary on the Gospels is a finalist in the Bible Reference...
A solid study Bible with teaching outlines belongs in every Bible teacher’s library. If you are veteran Bible teacher, they’re a great tool for on-the-fly lessons when you haven’t had time to dig deep. If you are a brand new one, they...