Why Preaching “You Do You” Can Be Unloving

Why It Is Unloving to Preach #YouDoYou Rebecca McLaughlin It’s not offensive and unloving for Christians to tell people that the ship is going down and to plead with them to run to Jesus. It’s offensive and unloving not to! [read more]( [Introducing New Discounts for Crossway+ Members]( We are excited to announce improvements to the Crossway+ membership program, making it even more convenient and affordable for you to purchase directly from Crossway. A Crossway+ membership now includes: 30% off 1–9 copies of a single print book, ESV Bible, or pack of tracts; 40% off 10 or more copies of a single print book, ESV Bible, or pack of tracts; 50% off ebooks and audiobooks; free shipping on orders of $30 or more anywhere in the contiguous US; buy a print book, get the ebook free; and regular special offers. [Register for a free Crossway+ account today](. [Why Reading Is a Lost Art]( Glenda Faye Mathes Most people believe reading is worthwhile and they should read more. But nearly a quarter of adults cannot name one author or haven’t read a single book in the previous year. Many people believe technology has detrimental effects on reading. [Why Your Church Needs Plural Leadership]( In this interview, Dave Harvey discusses why plural leadership, a team of elders, is so crucial for the health of a local church. He explains why he thinks the term plurality is often affirmed, but then also often misunderstood and misapplied; highlights the need for transparency, accountability, and group decision-making among a church’s elder team; and explains what he means when he says that the senior pastor should be considered the first among equals. [The Church’s Mere Identity]( Gregg R. Allison Unlike the world and its character of sinfulness, the church is characterized by holiness. This purity is positional, in the sense that the holy church is set apart for, or consecrated to, God and his purposes. New ESV Bibles from March 2021 - [ESV Single Column Journaling Bible, Artist Series (Hardcover, Jake Weidmann, Dwelling Place)]( - [ESV Single Column Journaling Bible, Artist Series (Hardcover, Joshua Noom, The Lion and the Lamb)]( - [ESV Single Column Journaling Bible, Artist Series (Hardcover, Peter Voth, Sanctus)]( - [ESV Single Column Journaling Bible, Artist Series (Hardcover, Ruth Chou Simons, Be Transformed)]( - [ESV Single Column Journaling Bible, Artist Series (Hardcover, Jess Phoenix, Garden)]( - [ESV Single Column Journaling Bible, Artist Series (Cloth over Board, Lulie Wallace, In Bloom)]( - [ESV Holy Bible for Kids, Compact (Hardcover)]( - [ESV Study Bible, Personal Size (TruTone®, Crimson, Engraved Cross Design)]( [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](