“I was never worried for a second about a man like Hitler.” This isn’t the statement of a madman or of someone privileged enough to be removed from the horrors…
Category: The Gospel Coalition
Develop Healthy Tech Habits with Your Teen – Jared Kennedy
Each Sunday night at youth group, our time of worship through singing is followed by a short sermon then small-group discussion. The high school kids in the group I lead…
Effective Altruists and the Spreadsheet Gospel – Nathan Leamer
Over the past decade, an emergent secular philosophy has taken root in Silicon Valley. It now drives many conversations around politics and technology, particularly as its ideas shape how our…
New Free Playlist: 30 Songs of Gratitude to God – Brett McCracken
The older I get, the more convinced I am that a posture of gratitude is key to a life of joy. God’s gifts are constant and abundant—his daily provision of…
The Voice of the Martyrs: Prayers of the Persecuted – Ryan Swale
“How long, O LORD? . . . Pour out your anger. . . . Let the avenging of the outpoured blood of your servants be known among the nations before…
Martin Luther in 5 Latin Phrases – Jared Kennedy
Martin Luther was born in Eisleben, Germany, on November 10, 1483. He was christened at Saints Peter and Paul Church the next day. At age 7, Luther entered the Mansfeld…
Ministry and Marriage: How to Be a Healthy Team – Michael Aitcheson, Lucy Aitcheson, Jim Davis, Angela Davis
Marriages with one or both spouses employed in ministry face unique pressures, challenges, and opportunities. Over the years, we change, our ministries change, and the pressures on us change. How…
‘Mosquito Bowl’: Football Stars on the Front Lines – Brett McCracken
Peter Berg’s The Mosquito Bowl is essentially Friday Night Lights meets Hacksaw Ridge. It’s a movie with the same creative vibe as Friday Night Lights (gritty handheld camera, muted color…
Pastor, Be Opportunistic – Justin Jackson
My coffee had gone cold as the church planter mourned that his church felt stagnant. Worse than not growing—a thick malaise had settled over the congregation. The first three years…
The Dangers of Getting Advice from the Internet – Courtney Doctor, Melissa Kruger
Melissa and Courtney discuss how to cultivate discernment when seeking advice. They talk about how sometimes we think we need information when what we really need is relationship. They discuss…