Kady Rox almost missed her return flight from Paris to the U.S., but a friend texted her that the flight was boarding, and she raced back to the terminal just…
Category: The Gospel Coalition
Should Our Apologetics Be Apologetic? – Glen Scrivener
“Christianity has done more harm than good.” “Religion is the cause of all wars.” “The church is on the wrong side of history.” If you haven’t heard these objections to…
Teach Children How to Tell the Christmas Story – Joe Carter
The Story A survey finds that while two in three Americans say they want more Christ in Christmas, most cannot give all the details of Jesus’s birth story. The Background…
Love Biblical Theology, but Don’t Neglect Systematic Theology – Tim Shorey
I love biblical theology (the study of each book of the Bible and its context within the whole Bible), which interprets God’s self-revelation through the sacred unfolding storyline of Scripture.…
Advent Meditation: Joy in Giving – Melissa Kruger
Read Thanks be to God for his inexpressible gift! (2 Cor. 9:15) Reflect It’s the season of gift giving. I love considering just the right gifts for neighbors, friends, and…
Somebody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen – Tim Shorey
Ten years ago I had a headache specialist who had all the empathy skills of a frozen tuna. Even worse, he rebuked me for my long-term condition. It’s no fun…
New Picture Books for Christmas 2021 – Ginger Blomberg
The gospel comes to life at Christmas both literally (of course) and figuratively. All over the globe, people celebrate the physical incarnation of a Savior born into a dark world,…
How to Deepen Discipleship in Your Church – J. T. English
What ails your church? Hopefully the answer doesn’t come too quickly! Hopefully your church is the picture of health, where everyone’s growing in love of God and love of neighbor.…
Ask the Economist: Trade with China – Art Carden
I’ve been hearing about U.S.-China trade relations for a long time. I know there are myriad tussles, but I don’t know the details, much less how to think about this…
A Threat to Ministry in Canada – Wyatt Graham
For Christians in Canada, affirming a biblical sexual ethic just grew more difficult. The Canadian Senate passed Bill C-4 unanimously on December 7. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wrote of the…