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2022
3 Books that Drive to the Heart of Sexual Purity
John Owen once wrote: “Do you mortify; do you make it your daily work; be always at it whilst you live; cease not a day from this work; be killing sin …
2022
16 Best Christian Apologetics Books For College Students
God has given us a mind to observe and learn from the ways He works in the world. Let’s engage our minds and hearts with God’s Word, and let the …
2022
Why Do I Need the Church, if I Already Have Jesus?
What’s the big deal about joining a local church? I can get the podcasts and music I want — when I want it. Can’t I have church in the woods, …
2021
6 Books That Celebrate Biblical Womanhood and Manhood
The biblical roles of manhood and womanhood are under attack from every direction in today’s culture. So, it’s vital that men and women of God arm themselves with the truths …
2021
12 Books That Will Catalyze Your Spiritual Growth
Equipping churches to pursue Gospel-driven spiritual growth is a core facet of our mission. Ideally, we love building Gospel-driven relationships that enable us to disciple others and grow together. Other …
2021
25 Advent Hymns That Hope In Jesus
We’re big fans of Christmas music—especially the hymns that ring with joy at Christ’s long-awaited coming. If you’re looking for Christmas songs about hope, then you need to start with …
2021
21 Books You Should Read
The staff here at SWO loves to read. Mainly, we love reading the Bible. Paul writes in Ephesians 6:17 that the Word of God is the sword of the Spirit. …
2021
Rhett and Link (and the Apparent Deconstruction of Their Faith)
My heart is breaking and my head is spinning in light of the so-called deconstruction of Rhett and Link’s faith. As I listened to them walking through their journeys I …
2021
2 Exceptional Books On Biblical Manhood
Scripture is clear on the model of a biblical man. Ephesians 5 calls men to lead their wives, loving them like Christ loves His church — even to the point …
2021
Recommended Resources For Your Staff Application
Working on your summer staff application is a lot of fun, but it can get a little overwhelming. Here’s a list of some helpful resources for you as you complete …