Melissa and Courtney talk with Mark Vroegop about the gap moments of our lives when we have to wait. They discuss why waiting is so frustrating, what it means to…
Category: The Gospel Coalition
How Grieving Moms (and Dads) Can Find Hope After Miscarriage – Eric Schumacher
In his famous hymn “Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken,” Henry Lyte writes, “With Thy favor, loss is gain.” His lyrics capture a paradox of the heart of the Christian…
Why Being Late to Church Matters – Joe Carter
I’ve been wrong about church changes before. Pastors without ties? I was against it. Praise songs instead of hymns? Hated the idea. Coffee in the sanctuary? Borderline heretical. Now, though,…
The Power and Purpose of Apocalyptic Preaching – Don Carson
In this lecture, Don Carson discusses the unique nature of apocalyptic literature, emphasizing its distinct historical context and symbolic language. Carson argues that apocalyptic texts like Revelation can be engaging…
As Gen Z Turns to the Occult, How Should We Respond? – Brandon Cooper
In Ingmar Bergman’s film The Seventh Seal, the protagonist—a knight returning disillusioned from the Crusades—encounters a witch about to be burned at the stake. As she’s being bound, he tells…
Young Men, the Wild Places Are for You – Fletch Matlack
Young men, God has designed wild places to unlock spiritual truths in your heart. Wilderness experiences are a visceral means of drawing you nearer to Christ—a needed antidote to the…
Your Calling Transcends Your Job – Nathan A. Finn
I’m a product of 1990s evangelical youth group culture. Growing up, I heard a lot of talk about “calling” from youth ministers, adult volunteers, and the speakers at summer camps…
Don’t Misread Proverbs – Jen Wilkin
Proverbs is easily one of the most widely quoted books of the Bible. Practical and poetic, it invites us to live God’s way in God’s world by pursuing the path…
The Pastor and Friendships – Ligon Duncan, Matt Smethurst, Garrett Kell
Real friendship is an irreplaceable gift from God. Without it, we’ll struggle—and shrivel—as humans made for one another. Pastors know this, and yet ministry can be exceedingly lonely. In this…
What Your Kids Need More than a Salvation Prayer – Champ Thornton
If you’re a Christian and a parent, you doubtless have few priorities more pressing than your children’s salvation. When my children were little, I felt the weight of this constant…