In Old Jerusalem there’s a church and in this church there’s a rock and in this rock there’s a hole. For 1,700 years, this hole has been identified as the…
Category: The Gospel Coalition
When My Life Fell Apart, I Needed a Bible That Wouldn’t – Vaneetha Rendall Risner
“I don’t think I can make it through this pain. I just don’t see how.” I’ve heard that statement numerous times, with all the despair it carries. I’ve even said…
The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self – Collin Hansen
A recent article in New York Magazine included this bombshell: “Roughly 30 percent of American women under 25 identify as LGBT. For women over 60, that figure is less than…
Afro-Latino Contours, Code Switching, and Transitional Justice (Part 1) – Jim Davis
In this episode of As In Heaven, hosts Jim Davis and Mike Aitcheson welcome Jon Aragón and Ameen Hudson to discuss the nuances of the Afro-Latino experience, and the ways…
Keep a Close Watch on Your Tongue (and Thumb) – Jeff Robinson
For those of us who make a living by using words—and that’s pretty much everybody serving in local church and parachurch ministries—Matthew 12:36–37 and James 3:1 have to be among…
Jordan, LeBron, and Jesus – Jonathan Tjarks
Stephen A. Smith said something revealing in one of the endless televised debates about LeBron James versus Michael Jordan: As long as I’m living and breathing, and I’ve got breath…
Should I Tell People I Had an Abortion? – Kendra Dahl
How do I communicate about my sexual past—which sadly includes two abortions—to the people in my life? I often hear from women trying to process the aftermath of an abortion.…
A Congregation Is Not an Audience – J. T. English
What is Jesus doing right now? According to Ephesians 4, he is ascended in heaven and is gifting his church for greater mission and unity. He’s giving leaders, who equip…
9 Things You Should Know about Ruby Bridges and School Desegregation – Joe Carter
Sixty years ago today, six-year-old Ruby Bridges became the first African American student to integrate an elementary school in the South. Here are nine things you should know about Bridges…
Your Church Is Your Family – Megan Hill
I learned the significance of “brother” and “sister” long before I began to use those biblical terms myself. As a child, I would half-listen to my parents’ side of phone…