Diversity survives only as a bureaucratic initiative. It has no more revolutionary thrust; the thrill is gone. It resides in the mouth of the VP of Communications, not in the heart of the disenfranchised. It suits corporate America better than the barrio and the ghetto. When you hear it, a dulling effect sets in.  ... Continue Reading

When the New Testament speaks of election and predestination, it always speaks of our being elect, or chosen, in the Beloved, in Christ. Ultimately, the New Testament tells us that people are chosen for salvation so that God the Father can bestow His glory, love, and affection on God the Son (Eph. 1:3–6). Ultimately, we’re... Continue Reading

The pursuit of perfection leads us down some very odd paths indeed. Those multisite churches that insist on piping in the preacher on screens do so on the grounds that we want the very best preacher in the pulpit. But that perfectionist tendency means fewer people are ever given opportunities to train because we can’t... Continue Reading

From an early age, Anne had learned that everything in this life – including disappointing and painful circumstances – is ordained by God, who works all things for His glory and for the good of those who love Him. This thought is not, in itself, of much comfort to sufferers, unless they know that this... Continue Reading

You, who have been striving after riches, power, fame, and sexual appeal. You, who are striving to increase them. You, who place your hope in keeping them. You, who fear to lose them. You, who find your delight in them. You, whose thoughts are continually upon them. You, whose conversation is always about them. Remember,... Continue Reading

He called himself a slave of his half-brother Jesus who he identified as Lord, Master, and Christ (Jude 1, 4). He had an eagerness to speak of salvation in Him (Jude 3) and readily warned the church about false teachers (Jude 4–16).   What follows below is an attempt to piece together the life of... Continue Reading

We do not glorify God in our Bible reading when we stack up flash cards of memorized verses, but our memorization never helps us run to God for refuge when trials come. We do not read the Bible to the glory of God when we seek knowledge about God, but we never meet God — when... Continue Reading

Seasons of locust plagues in Africa can seem distant to us, with our comforts and the knowledge that there is an ocean between us insulating us from the idea that we could also suffer. Likewise. the church in the West is asleep and largely ignorant of the cosmic battle being waged around us. Demons are... Continue Reading

It’s been said, “The traditional phrase, ‘the patience of Job,’ might better be [stated] as ‘the patience of the reader of Job.’” Maybe there’s truth to that. Reading Job is hard, but it can be immensely rewarding. Here are five pointers to help you mine its rich treasures.   Editors’ note:  Take part in TGC’s Read... Continue Reading

Our God is a doer of his word. Our God is faithful to keep what he has promised because he is righteous in his character. As Aslan asked Lucy, “Do you think I wouldn’t obey my own rules?” It is the testimony of Scripture from Genesis 1 to Revelation 22 that our God will do what... Continue Reading