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How to Encourage Families Going through an Autism Diagnosis
The book of Proverbs says, “Life and death are in the power of the tongue.” When you have friends going through an Autism diagnosis, here are some suggestions to use the power of words for good.
Biblical Sermons Are Not Like Frozen Dinners
In this excerpt from the soon-to-be-released More than a Sermon, author Douglas D. Webster reminds readers that biblical sermons are not merely “talks,” those canned and ready-made meals with moral nuggets.
When Healing Resembles the Slow Unfolding of a Rose
I’ve heard testimonies of those who hit rock bottom, cried out to Jesus, and experienced instantaneous deliverance from addiction, mental illness, or spiritual attack. That, unfortunately, is not my story. Mine is a story of progressive resurrection, of slow, painful healing.
Encounters with Jesus in the Ashes
I know the searing sting of sin that leads to death. I also know this is where Jesus met me and gave me life.
How Is God’s Law Like Beautiful, Wide-Open Sky?
In this excerpt from the recently released Peace over Perfection, author Faith Chang explores ways that God’s law leads to freedom, not restriction.
Comfort from Psalm 139 for the Parent Grieving Miscarriage
You can’t tell how common miscarriages are by the number of people talking about them. The pain of loss often lives in secrecy. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
Writers’ Coaching Corner (April 2024): Minimize Logical Indicators and Intensifiers
Each month, Benjamin Vrbicek, the GCD managing editor, offers coaching to writers. This month: “Good writing minimizes logical indicators and intensifiers.”
Good Friday: A Tale of Two Stones
In beholding the beautiful paradoxes of Good Friday, we are changed from one image of glory to another, from a heart of stone to a heart of flesh, from half-hearted obedience to resolute.
When Beholding Will Be Healing: Faith Reflections from a Cancer Oven (#19)
Tim Shorey, one of our staff writers, is journaling through his struggle with stage 4 cancer. In this entry he explores what theologians call the beatific vision, that is, the beholding of the face of Christ and how that will one day change us, even glorify us.
How Do I Know If God Has Elected Me?
In this excerpt from the recently released Predestination, author Andrew David Naselli explores biblical passages that help believers know they are saved.
A Sigh of Relief at the Sight of Jesus
The blessed man, Jesus, makes sinners righteous, weak people stable, and needy people satisfied.
Unless the Seed Dies
A testimony of what God did when one of his churches died and came to life again.