Tertullian (AD 155–220), in his Apologeticus, observed a pointed contrast between the unity of the early Christians and the divisive culture in which they lived: “Look,” say those who don’t…
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Teach Children to Value Singleness – Lydia Kinne
As a single woman in her 30s, I have been an elementary and middle-school teacher for the past seven years. I grew up in the church and have served in…
This Week’s Free eBook: ‘Seasons of Waiting’ – Staff
Need a good book for your summer vacation? We’ve got you covered. This summer we are giving away a free eBook every week, for 12 weeks. This week (July 26…
How Forced Migration Built the Church of Antioch – Darren Carlson
A lot of narrative passages in Scripture require us to slow down. The first three verses of Acts 13, for example, are packed with insight into the early church, particularly the…
We Need (Good) Church Stories – Lindsey Schubert
When our eldest daughter was 7 years old, my husband and I encouraged her to come up with a conversation starter for our dinner table. She chose: “Tell me a…
Christian Student Clubs Triumph Against Religious Discrimination – Joe Carter
The Story Christian student clubs continue to prevail in court against the unjust religious discrimination of university officials. The Background Last week, a panel of three judges on the 8th…
‘Pig’ Turns Revenge Into a Dish Best Served Warm – Mitch Wiley
“Revenge is a dish best served cold.” This well-worn proverb opens Quentin Tarantino’s two-part epic Kill Bill, as the Bride (Uma Thurman) seeks to hunt down each of her enemies…
Before You Lose Your Faith: Deconstruction and the Church – Alisa Childers
Brett McCracken hosted a panel discussion at TGC’s 2021 Women’s Conference with Alisa Childers, Preston Perry, and Trevin Wax titled “Before You Lose Your Faith: Deconstructing Doubt in the Church,”…
New from Shane & Shane: ‘Steadfast Love’ – Shane Barnard
It was about 8:30 a.m. when I woke up in my tour-bus bunk to a text from my mom: “Your dad had a heart attack last night.” I immediately called her.…
Mobilizing for Missions When You Can’t Travel – Amber Callison
COVID-19 has underlined a reality that has likely long been true: the church is too dependent on short-term mission trips as its main mobilization strategy. What would you do to…