“I’m just . . . disconnected,” a friend said, pausing before emphasizing the last word. I was chatting after church with some young adults, and one of them, with her…
Category: The Gospel Coalition
How North Korea Became the Most Religious Place on Earth with Jonathan Cheng – Collin Hansen, Jonathan Cheng
What if I told you that one of the most powerful evangelical revivals of the 20th century, and one of the greatest missionary success stories of all Christian history, gave…
Why Jen Wilkin Wants Kids to Understand Genesis 2 – Winfree Brisley, Jen Wilkin
After writing numerous books and Bible studies for adults, Jen Wilkin has stepped into the world of children’s picture books. In Made Like Me: A True Story from the Beginning…
How to Be Happy at Work – Dan Doriani
A few years ago, I co-led the pastoral search for a thriving, midsize church in a small city. In time, we identified an ideal candidate. Approaching age 40, he had…
New Tools for Translation Present Opportunities – Fred Sanders
Last week, Mere Orthodoxy released a powerful, free online tool for reading old Christian books. The Faith Received (TFR), though still in beta mode, is a moon shot for theological…
Why Translation Must Have Fingerprints – James Eglinton
Christianity is, and has always been, a faith in translation. Our Scriptures were given across three languages: Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek. In that sense, the Bible itself is a book…
Plant Churches to the Ends of the Earth – Ryan Curia
A map can only help if you know where you are. That’s why, lost in a mall or an airport, you look for that little dot with three words beside…
What I’ve Learned in the Cancer School of Wisdom – Tim Shorey
Four years ago, I was diagnosed with stage 4, “highly aggressive,” allegedly incurable cancer. So far, treatments have held it in check, but with no remission in sight. Doctors have…
What’s the Right Amount of Rest? – Miranda Carls
What is the right amount of time to rest each day? Sometimes, after a full day of work, I come home to make dinner, clean the house, help kids with…
Turn to God in Suffering – Mark Vroegop
One third of the psalms are prayers of lament. TGC President Mark Vroegop defines lament as “a prayer in pain that leads to trust.” No one wants to learn the…