5 Idols Revealed through Hardship

5 Idols Revealed through Hardship Mark Vroegop Lament not only expresses sorrow over a loss; it also mourns misplaced trust. When your culture or city or life falls apart, it can be revealing. As we think about the hardship of COVID-19 and the tensions of a national election, consider the following idols from Lamentations 4. [read more]( [30 Days in the Psalms with Kristyn Getty Podcast]( The book of Psalms has been cherished by Christians for centuries. Down through the ages and across the globe, the church has clung to these biblical songs and poems in times of celebration and times of suffering. This podcast was designed to help you bask in thirty treasured psalms. Join modern hymn writer Kristyn Getty on a month-long journey through some of the most beloved psalms in all the Bible, and discover afresh the beauty and power of God’s Word. [10 Key Bible Verses on Gratitude]( Gratitude to God is essential, but not only for the sake of the good things which he bestows. The Christian is called to be grateful and content not just for what God gives but for who he is. This Thanksgiving, spend some time in these passages thanking God for his presence, goodness, and love. [Cultivating a Spirit of Thankfulness in All Things]( In this interview, Erik Raymond discusses what it looks like to cultivate a spirit of contentment in a world that often seems dead set on helping us do the opposite. He explains what is unique about a distinctly Christian approach to contentment, highlights the connection between contentment and gratitude, and offers some practical advice for navigating the consumerism of the holiday season that’s just around the corner. [November 2020 New Releases]( Browse new and notable resources releasing from Crossway this month. Titles include The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution by Carl R. Trueman and Reformed Systematic Theology: Volume 2: Man and Christ by Joel R. Beeke and Paul M. Smalley. Related Resources [Explore 3,000+ Articles]( a Free Ebook]( a Free Devotional]( to our Podcast]( for a Free Crossway+ Account]( up for a Free Church Account]( Connect with Us! [Unsubscribe]( | [Subscribe to our newsletter]( | [View in browser]( Crossway is a not-for-profit Christian ministry that exists solely for the purpose of proclaiming the gospel through publishing gospel-centered, Bible-centered content. Learn more or donate today at [crossway.org/about](. You are receiving this email because you signed up to receive updates from Crossway. Crossway 1300 Crescent St.Wheaton, IL 60187 [Add us to your address book](