ARTICLES
Nothing to Prove, and Nothing to Hide
Confession and repentance are supposed to set you free from your bondage to sin and shame. But what happens when it doesn’t work?
The 'Inaction' Bible
The Bible is useful in our everyday lives. However, if we come to the Bible with a utilitarian “the Bible is an instruction manual for life” approach, we’ll find ourselves frustrated.
Return to the Ordinary Means of Grace
The ordinary means of grace are so simple and unassuming that they seem elementary.
What it Means That We Have 'Died With Christ'
One of the most remarkable assertions of the apostle Paul is that Christians actually die with Christ. What does this mean? Tim Savage explains.
Introducing Rally Cry: A New Weekly Column
Rally Cry is a new weekly column from staff writer Christy Britton. She’ll aim each Thursday to show you Christ and inspire you to courageously follow him.
Confronting Entitlement as a Young Minister
When Ryder Mills started out in ministry, he discovered he was more anxious, self-conscious, and restless than he thought. He learned that he had a lot to learn.
Introducing everPresent: a New Weekly Column
everPresent is a new weekly column from GCD Executive Director Jeremy Writebol about pursuing Jesus in all of life.
Family Matters: Sharing Christ with Your Flesh and Blood
Share the gospel with someone in another country? Sure. With your unbelieving aunt? No way. Why is it so complicated with family?
Engaging Emotions Means Engaging God
If we don’t engage God but simply use a “Bible-based system” or “method” of handling our emotions, we lose the core hope we have as Christians.
The Call to Multiply is a Call to Die
Christ invites us to take part in growing and multiplying the family of God. But we must follow Jesus' example. That means we must take up our cross and die to ourselves daily.
Marriage is for Mission
While the Christian marriage is likely full of benefits for both parties, it is not primarily designed to benefit both parties. It is meant, first and foremost, to put Christ on display.
We Can’t Look Past Our Past in Spiritual Formation
To redeem our memories, we must begin where we are least likely to go, the place that we feel is least relevant in the here and now. Yet we can never truly leave our “behind” in our past.