Alex Harris

Jun 14, 2023 | thegospelcoalition.org | Brandon Cooper |Courtney Reissig |Obbie Todd |Alex Harris

In 2018, Rob Dreher wanted to combat the “new post-Christian barbarism,” so he argued for the development of a Christian countercultural movement in exile, one committed to the virtues the modern world has discarded. He dubbed this strategy (and titled his book) The Benedict Option, for Benedict of Nursia, founder of the Western monastic movement. I sympathize.

Jun 13, 2023 | thegospelcoalition.org | Jenna DiPrima |Courtney Reissig |Jen Wilkin |Alex Harris

“You have cancer.”I never expected to hear those words at 35 with three young children. Advertise on TGCMany things have gone through my mind since my diagnosis with stage 3 HER2+ breast cancer, but a prevailing thought has been my gratitude for Reformed theology—sometimes called Calvinism or “big God” theology. It has been a refuge for me in one of the hardest seasons of my life.

Jun 12, 2023 | thegospelcoalition.org | Obbie Todd |Courtney Reissig |Jen Wilkin |Alex Harris

In the Baptist church, some phrases live forever. On any given Sunday, you’ll hear a pious deacon praying for a “hedge of protection” around someone in need. Or an evangelistic preacher prompting the congregation with the words, “Every head bowed and every eye closed.” In some churches, you may hear another time-worn Baptist expression: “There’s no creed but the Bible.” Unlike the other time-honored idioms, this expression is a myth. In fact, “No creed but the Bible” is a creed.

Jun 12, 2023 | thegospelcoalition.org | Miranda Carls |Courtney Reissig |Alex Harris |Jen Wilkin

It seems like challenges at work tend to bring out the differences between my faith and the faith (or lack thereof) of my colleagues. We recently had a tough situation with a difficult boss, and I could tell my reactions weren’t the norm in our office. I wanted to share my faith but also wanted to be sensitive to everyone’s heightened (and not always rational) emotions. How do I know when to share with my co-workers that my faith is informing my approach? And how can I do that well?

Jun 11, 2023 | thegospelcoalition.org | Courtney Reissig |Alex Harris |Jen Wilkin |Brandon Smith

I have the pleasure of spending a lot of time with Muslim friends. While their questions about Christianity are as varied as the people themselves, there are three questions that come up often. As you seek to engage Muslim coworkers, neighbors, and friends, considering how you might answer these questions is a good place to start. Advertise on TGC1. Why is your God so strict? Various people have given me different accounts of how sin is forgiven in Islam. Some mention a prayer of repentance.