ARTICLES
The Origin and Future of Conflict
In this excerpt from the recently released Christ-Centered Conflict Resolution, Tony Merida reminds us that we have wars among us because of the wars within us.
Amazing Grace for a Prodigal Pastor’s Kid
I grew up in communist Romania as the son of a pastor. I ran away from Christ. And Christ ran after me.
Gospel Engagement with Professing Christians
It’s tricky sharing the good news with those who think they already know it.
Dear Christian College Student at a Secular University…
Writing in the form of a letter to his college-age daughter, Michael Kruger’s Surviving Religion 101 takes a topical approach to examining some of the toughest questions Christian students encounter at secular universities.
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.