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…
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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…
Are You Ready for the AI Apocalypse? – Chris Watkin
It was surely one of the most revealing cultural moments of the decade so far. On his podcast, Interesting Times, New York Times columnist Ross Douthat asks PayPal cofounder, tech…
6 Psalms for Lamenting Miscarriage – Brittany Allen
“I just can’t shake the feeling that I’m going to lose this baby too,” I said to my two closest friends. I’d lost two babies already, and I feared our…
The Truest Friend Stays with You at Rock Bottom – Ray Ortlund
I dwell . . . with him who is of a contrite and lowly spirit. (Isa. 57:15) There’s a reason solitary confinement is considered such a cruel punishment. Loneliness is…
Beyond Slogans: A Christian Perspective on Gaza – Joshua Youssef
My first adult journey into the Palestinian territories was in the early 2000s. Seeing the suffering of the Palestinians—particularly Palestinian Christians, whose stories rarely make international headlines—moved my heart deeply.…
Encouragement for Ministry Wives – Kristen Wetherell, Kristie Anyabwile, Glenna Marshall, Christine Hoover
Are you the wife of a pastor, elder, or seminary student? We want you to know you’re not alone in this unique calling. In this episode from TGC’s 2024 Women’s…
Matthew’s Action-Packed Genealogy – Bruce Henning
Marvel’s superhero movies famously begin with a sequence of images that rapidly flash one after another, like an old-fashioned flip book. This subtly communicates to the viewer that the movie…
Gospel Hope and Action in the Waiting (2 Thess. 3) – Don Carson
In this lecture, Don Carson examines 2 Thessalonians 3, offering practical guidance for Christians living between Christ’s first and second comings. Carson emphasizes the importance of prioritizing gospel advancement through…