10 Reasons to Come Back to Church after COVID-19

5 Questions about Sanctification David Powlison What does it mean to be sanctified? To be sanctified is to have your faith simplified, clarified, and deepened. You need God. You know God. You love God. You see life, God, yourself, others more truly. And to grow as a saint is to grow in actually loving people. [read more]( [10 Reasons to Come Back to Church after COVID-19]( David Gundersen If our restored gatherings are so different and restricted, our online options so available and convenient, and our physical presence a genuine vulnerability, why should we even meet in person? This is a valid question. But before we make our decisions, we need to reflect on the importance of our gatherings so that our desire to meet grows instead of atrophying. [Practical Faithfulness in the Throes of Motherhood]( Glenna Marshall How can you hold on to the spiritual disciplines that feed your faithfulness when your hands are more than full? What steps can you implement that will encourage you to follow Jesus in this very challenging season? [Learning to Love the Local Church]( Megan Hill, author of [A]( to Belong: Learning to Love the Local Church]( discusses the importance of the local church for our lives as God’s people. She reflects on the challenging season we’ve all been in due to COVID-19, explains why the local church is so essential for our spiritual growth as Christians, and offers three practical suggestions for cultivating deeper relationships with other church members. [What to Look for in a Spiritual Mentor]( Melissa B. Kruger Who we follow matters. It’s important to learn from mature believers whose faith has stood the test of time. They’ve walked with the Lord for years and are marked by steadfastness and wisdom. Related Resources [Explore 2,700+ 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](