What attributes that marked God's work in Ella will also mark other young Christians poised for influence in today’s culture? https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/remember-ella-cook/

Good theology is the thing sturdy enough to stand up against a cheap, readily available, private abortion experience. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/fight-life-abortions-invisible/

Worship leader, your planning, rehearsal, and faithful musicianship—playing as well as you’re able—during worship is a vital service to your local church. Your service is worship. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/leading-worship-worship/

We need the humanities today to remind us how to be fully human as God designed us, to exercise the gifts God has given us, and to love our neighbor. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/save-humanities-slop/

In a world of pressure to opine on everything, I plead with artists to devote themselves to the harder, holier work of making beauty. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/trevin-wax/praise-artists-refuse-hot-take/

Christianity’s story is the true story of reality. It has the power to displace the false narratives of critical theory. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/gospel-better-news-wokeness/

A full email inbox, a big project, or even the regular daily grind can leave us feeling tired and discouraged. Where do we turn when we’re overwhelmed by our work? https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/overwhelmed-by-work/

‘Josephus and Jesus’ gives academics, pastors, public advocates for Christianity a fresh look at one of the most hotly debated passages among ancient documents. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/reviews/josephus-jesus-new-evidence/

Older believers have had a lifetime of being molded and shaped by God. Let’s use it all to bless and encourage those coming behind us.  https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/older-believers-important-work/

‘Stranger Things’ is the latest Hollywood narrative to show how obsessing over sexual identity diminishes otherwise compelling stories. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/stranger-things-christian-review/

Instead of labeling Jesus a Bethlehemite, Matthew identifies him as a Nazarene, one who would inevitably be misunderstood and ultimately rejected. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/nazarene-matthew-messianic-clue/

These seven novels powerfully shape our imaginations and deepen our thinking about the nature of humanity and the purpose of technology. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/reviews/novels-think-technology/

Amid their pain and discouragement, we must remind hurting students that there’s a God who loves them with an everlasting love. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/college-ministry-counsel-word/

‘Post Woke’ will encourage Christians to remain faithful as the conversation around contemporary critical theory matures. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/reviews/post-woke-biblical-vision/?queryID=08b8f59da40b94db352d9b32616d4b1b

Even if we could read the trends with perfect accuracy, our calling would remain unchanged. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/trouble-religious-trends/

‘Abortion and America’s Churches’ reminds pastors and scholars that ending elective abortion requires not only changing laws but changing hearts as well. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/reviews/abortion-america-churches/

Believers need to be reminded of how the Bible’s sexual ethic draws us out of our shame and into the joy of the Lord. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/bible-sexual-ethic-christ/

You’re not meant to be an island in ministry, so don’t be an island in seminary.  https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/seminary-wives-need-other/

Even if we could read the trends with perfect accuracy, our calling would remain unchanged. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/trouble-religious-trends/

The most dangerous sin isn’t the one that makes us feel guilty but the one that convinces us we’re right. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/trevin-wax/sticky-sin-always-right/

Dan Treier’s chief concern was his relationship with his Savior. An evangelical theologian to the core, he knew that the goal of life is communion with God. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/vanhoozer-treier-tribute/

You won’t find the word ‘masturbation’ in your Bible’s index, but you can know it’s wrong based on principles in God’s Word. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/debunking-justifications-masturbation/

Stephen O. Presley talks about what’s on his bedside table, favorite fiction, favorite rereads, and more.

Seventy-five years ago, J. R. R. Tolkien prophesied the smartphone. He just called it by a different name: the Ring of Power. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/tolkien-prophesied-smartphone/

Deep, lasting rest doesn’t depend on us or our circumstances. It depends on God.  https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/calm-quiet-soul-psalm-131/

The professional starting line isn’t just a means to a more desirable ‘next step’ in your career. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/faithful-work-dream-job/

‘The Nonprofit Crisis’ offers valuable insight into what we’re losing as polarized politics takes over our culture. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/reviews/nonprofit-crisis/

As a pastor, you’re a writer, and your writing skill is worth sharpening. It’s worth investing in. Why? Because God is a writer too. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/write-sermon-article/

He cheated in school using AI. The Holy Spirit, and accountability from a mentor, led him to confess to his professor. Here's what happened and how God used it in his life. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/ai-cheat-school/

The psalmists wanted believing worshipers to take comfort that the God of Exodus is with them. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/psalmists-sing-exodus/

We ask good questions in the Christian life. But are they God-centered? Here's a look at how turning our questions around can reorient us toward God’s glory. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/trevin-wax/questions-reorient-life/

If balance and emotional health are the end of our spiritual formation, then all we’re doing is looking for techniques toward self-sufficiency—the flesh rather than Christ—for our healing and wholeness. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/goal-spiritual-formation-not-balance/

Helm was the best kind of Calvinist: His steely intellect was concealed by a genial manner, and he enjoyed company over a pint in the pub as much as he did reading weighty Puritan works. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/paul-helm-1940-2025/

Gen-Z pastors are a study in contrasts—they’re used to unprecedented choices but also unprecedented structure. They have more knowledge but are less skilled at offline communication. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/meet-gen-z-pastor/

The psalm’s beautiful ending invites us, new-covenant Christians, to keep reading our Bibles and marvel at how God answered the psalmist’s last petition. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/psalm-119-not-independent-statements/

Are you eager to have a richer prayer life this year? These five habits or mindsets can help. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/better-prayer-habits/

We’ll stand there plainly justified, clothed in Christ's grace, even as we await the formal, public announcement of what’s already true. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/grace-glorifies-christ/

Throughout the centuries, pastors and theologians have used the opportunity of the new year to encourage believers. Let’s listen to their advice for the year ahead. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/old-advice-new-year/

Church members are increasingly looking 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 to therapists to help them with emotional and relational struggles because they don’t consider those problems to be related to their spiritual lives. That's a mistake. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/therapy-instead-church/

The cultural decline in spirituality over the last several generations may be more than a passive trend—it could be a root contributor to the mental health crisis. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/spirituality-depressed-brain/

What we need isn’t a better to-do list but a better grid for making wise decisions across every domain of life.

Newbigin believed revival was possible but that it would only come through a razor-sharp focus on the gospel. This is why the local church is crucial. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/learned-year-newbigin/

Connect the dots between a more expansive view of God’s redemptive activity in history and the issue at hand. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/real-time-theology/

Psalm 110:1 and 4 announce the future reunion of the priestly and royal offices for the people of God. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/hebrews-opens-psalm-110/

In Bach’s Christian music, we don’t find a denial of the crushing reality of life’s hardships. But we do find lines of hope and joy as we’re drawn to the cross of Jesus Christ. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/learned-bach-worship-director/

Human life and freedom are our most basic rights and gifts, and we expect any business we support to value them. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/love-neighbors-investing/

There’s a significant difference between using technology to restore normal human function and using it to transcend normal human limitations. Our hope is not in tech. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/brain-implant-ethics/

Despite its flaws, this new book helpfully points to strong evidence from top scientists that conclude that God exists. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/reviews/god-science-evidence/

We’ve scrolled to the end of pleasure and found no meaning. But in faith we might find something better than dopamine. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/digital-boredom-spiritually-hungry/

The question isn’t ‘Is it right to use AI to receive a word of wisdom or comfort from a deceased person?’ but rather ‘What is my only comfort in life and in death?’ https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/catechism-ai-griefbots/