ARTICLES
What’s a Sermon?: A Perspective for People in the Pews (Part III of III)
A child in my church recently asked me this question. (A continuation of a three-part series.)
Mind Your Platform
Our “followers” will never see us lose our temper. And that can be dangerous.
The Greatest Treasure
We take time to memorize Scripture because we cherish something more than merely “not sinning.”
Family Partners: Men and Women Serving Together in God’s Church
I’m a woman who worked on staff at a church for more than thirty years. My experience was almost all positive. I wish my story was less rare.
Angry and Holy: How Your Anger Can Be Righteous
My ability to stuff my emotions has been more of a liability than an asset.
Pay Careful Attention to Your Attention
A meditation on Psalm 19 and the importance of worship.
Writers’ Coaching Corner (July 2023): Avoid Bullet Points
Each month, Benjamin Vrbicek, the GCD managing editor, offers coaching to writers. This month: “Good writing avoids bullet points.”
Why Is it Better That Jesus Went Away?
In this excerpt from the recently released The Biblical Trinity, author Brandon D. Smith reminds readers of the Holy Spirit’s role in redemption.
My Warfare Against Worry: Faith Reflections from a Cancer Oven (#12)
Tim Shorey, one of our staff writers, is journaling through his struggle with stage 4 cancer. In this entry he reflects on his temptations to worry and how he fights against it.
13 Pieces of Unconventional Preaching Advice
Including, “If you try to preach to everyone, you end up preaching to no one.”
A Warning for Those Considering Co-Leadership (Part II of II)
Not every church should be led by co-lead pastors, but sharing leadership can be a tremendous blessing. It can also present challenges.
A Case for Co-Leadership (Part I of II)
Not every church must be led by co-lead pastors, but sharing leadership can be a tremendous blessing.