What It Means to Take the Lord’s Name in Vain, a Devotional Resources Giveaway, and 4 Reasons to Let Go and Trust God 

[What Does It Really Mean to Take the Lord’s Name in Vain?]( Kevin DeYoung So what exactly is forbidden by the third commandment? The word vain (as it’s rendered in the ESV) can mean “empty,” “nothing,” “worthless,” or “to no good purpose.” We are forbidden, therefore, from taking the name of God in a manner that is wicked, worthless, or for wrong purposes. [Keep Reading]( Featured Articles [4 Reasons to Let Go and Trust God]( Jen Wilkin [A Good Preacher Is Both Tender and Intense]( John Piper [11 Notable Quotes from None Like Him]( [June 2021 New Releases]( Get a free ebook by telling us a little bit about yourself! [Take 1-Minute Survey]( Crossway+ Offer 30% OFF + FREE EBOOK [The Wisdom Pyramid]( [Feeling Your Soul in a Post-Truth World]( Inspired by the food pyramid model, this book challenges us to increase our intake of enduring, trustworthy sources (like the Bible) while moderating our consumption of less reliable sources (like the Internet and social media), arguing that we become healthy and wise when we reorient our lives around God—the foundation of truth and the eternal source of wisdom. Regular Price: $17.99 [Crossway+: $12.59]( Don’t have a Crossway+ account? [Sign up for free.]( [“Our calling is to care for each other’s souls.”]( [—Edward T. Welch]( on the importance of caring for one another Listen Now Help! I’m Afraid to Share My Faith Is it possible that part of our struggle sharing the gospel is due to a fundamental misunderstanding of what we’re actually called to do in evangelism? Is it possible that we could come to see sharing our faith as an exciting privilege instead of a stressful duty? [Apple Podcasts]( | [Spotify]( | [Crossway]( Enter to Win Giveaway: Devotional Resources We are giving away free copies of the ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal: Gospels Set along with 40 Days of Faith, 40 Days of Hope, 40 Days of Love, and 40 Days of Grace by Paul David Tripp. Each of these short devotionals contain 40 daily readings focused on a particular theme essential to the Christian life. Short enough to read in 5 minutes or less, each meditation will encourage readers to treasure the life-changing truths of God’s word more fully. Enter to win below on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, or by submitting your email address. ~Offer ends July 5, 2021~ [Instagram]( “And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, ‘Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God.’” [—Revelation 21:3]( 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](