On My Shelf helps you get to know various writers through a behind-the-scenes glimpse into their lives as readers. I asked Christopher Watkin—professor of European languages and author of Biblical…
Category: The Gospel Coalition
Should We Say ‘Please’ and ‘Thank You’ to AI Chatbots? – Pete Killingley
“Alexa, please can you turn off the lights?” “Thank you for asking so nicely. I’ll turn them off now.” Back in 2018, Amazon introduced a feature called “Magic Word” for…
The Case for (Sometimes) Wordless Evangelism – Brandon Cooper
You’ve probably heard the quote attributed incorrectly to Francis of Assisi: “Preach the gospel at all times; use words if necessary.” And since you’re reading The Gospel Coalition, you’ve likely…
Looksmaxxing Is a Crisis of Modern Masculinity. The Church Has a Cure. – CJ Fant
In corners of the internet not far from where you’re reading this, young men are discussing beauty tips and ways of “maximizing” their physical appearance. It’s called “looksmaxxing,” and it’s…
‘Heart of the Beast’ Shows Why Man Should Not Be Alone – Brett McCracken
Why are we so compelled by “solitary man surviving in the wild” stories? We love TV shows like Alone, Man vs. Wild, Outlast, or the long-running Survivor (season 51 premiered…
Better Together: Men and Women in the Church – J. T. English, Vanessa K. Hawkins, Michael Keller, Jen Wilkin
When men and women work together toward a shared mission and vision in Christ’s church, we get a fuller representation of what it means to bear the image of God.…
Criticize like a Christian – Jacob Valk
Jethro criticized Moses. Samuel confronted Saul’s disobedience. Paul challenged Peter when he separated from Gentile believers. Jesus chastised the Pharisees. Many of the Bible’s most faithful figures were critics. However,…
Tim Keller’s Final Exhortation: Notice the Stories that Shape You – Glenn Wishnew
Tim Keller spent some of his last days on earth thinking through the stories our culture tells us. In his hospital room during intensive cancer treatments, he used the whiteboard…
Impossible for Apostates to Return? The True Meaning of Hebrews 6:4–6 – Marcus Mininger
Years ago, a woman wrote me with an agonized question. Despite having grown up in the church, she had left it for a life of sin and now regretted her…
Pastor Roundup: How to Prepare a Preaching Calendar – Jared Kennedy
I (Jared) began seminary in 2001. Shortly after I arrived on campus, my Greek professor told all the aspiring pastors in our class that we should attend an after-hours workshop…