It’s an understatement to say that the Apostle Paul faced challenges. In 2 Corinthians 11, he rattled off a list of some of the difficulties he encountered as an apostolic …
Articles
Staying for the Best Things
I can’t shake the scene of that little room where Passion and Patience sit waiting. The boys’ sitter instructed them to stay still, to rest side by side, to hold …
What Would Jesus Say About That?
“I DO DRUGS. WHAT WOULD JESUS SAY ABOUT THAT?” How would you respond to this question? Here’s the context: you’re a night security guard and the only Christian in your …
It’s Grace All the Way
This is an excerpt taken from On the Grace of God by Justin Holcomb copyright ©2013. Used by permission of Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers, Wheaton, IL …
What is the purpose of the Bible?
I was recently taking a walk with my family through our neighborhood. We ran into some neighbor friends and in the midst of conversation began discussing the recent History Channel …
When We Stop Dreaming
The following is an excerpt of Freefall to Fly by Rebekah Lyons, used by permission. Purchase the entire book on Amazon. — My head snapped up from the pillow at the …
Can Racially Diverse Churches Exist?
In 2006, I planted Emmaus Church with a small team of people who dreamed of a gospel-centered, multi-ethnic, multi-racial church. We had a vision that our church would not just …
Questioning the Gospel
Christians do a lot of back slapping when it comes to belief in the gospel. It’s like we’re afraid to ask hard questions, struggle through difficult times, and doubt the …
The Missional Shift in Student Ministry
Alvin Reid is a great partner and friend of GCD. This last week he released his new book, As You Go: Creating a Missional Culture of Gospel-Centered Students. In this …
5 Lies that Kill Obedience
When Mirela and I loaded up our belongings and headed to the northwest, we were filled with an incredible blend of expectation and zeal. We knew something major was happening, …
