ARTICLES
Tilling and Toiling for the Harvest
Life as a believer is a call to laborious work over lost souls. God’s plan of redemption involves his people tilling the land, toiling for growth, and rejoicing over the harvest.
In the Darkness, Jesus is My Light
Right now, alone in the darkness—exposed and anxious—I have a friend with me: the one who upholds the universe by the word of his power.
More Than Money: How Local Churches Care for Global Workers
Dear Christian, let the love of Christ compel you to care well for those who carry Christ’s name to the ends of the earth.
Writers’ Coaching Corner (May 2021): Extrude Life through Truth
Each month, Benjamin Vrbicek, the GCD managing editor, offers coaching to writers. This month: “Good writing extrudes life through truth.”
Be God’s Witness, Not His Lawyer
In this excerpt from the recently released Small Preaching, Jonathan T. Pennington reminds us that the role of the preacher is to witness in the power of the Spirit, not be the Holy Spirit.
Seven Virtues for Having Hard Conversations
Should Christians be able to talk about what others can’t talk about? Yes.
How Humiliating
No one wants to be humiliated. But even as our face turns red, God may be pouring his love into our hearts.
Deconstructing Doubt in the Church
In this excerpt from the recently released book Before You Lose Your Faith, Ivan Mesa reminds us robust, settled faith can exist on the other side of struggle.
Satan’s Attacks from All Angles
A Screwtape-inspired post about Satan’s attacks and God’s protection.
How Infertility Revealed My Idolatry
How can you find hope in God after years of crushing monthly disappointment?
For His Glory
God certainly works all things for his glory. But Christians should not fall into error when using this phrase.
Running the Paths of the Lord
Two years into raising twins, I was beginning to forget the joy of running and the opportunity for intimacy with Christ that time on a trail produced.