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1 month ago | 
crossway.org | Collin Hansen |Samuel Ferguson |Kathryn Butler |Jeremy Linneman
Addressing Doubts about God’s Justice and Goodness in the Face of EvilWhen considering the horrific events of the Holocaust, you can’t help but ask yourself the question, “How could God allow such evil?” In this video, Collin Hansen offers encouragement for those who struggle to trust God’s justice and goodness in the face of evil and suffering. TGC Hard Questions is a series of short booklets that seek to answer common but difficult questions people ask about Christianity.
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Jan 21, 2025 | 
crossway.org | Sharon James |Samuel Ferguson |Kathryn Butler |Jeremy Linneman
Exploring the Impact of Christianity Throughout HistoryIn our increasingly secular world, many claim that Christianity is oppressive and toxic. Christians are accused of standing on the wrong side of history, failing to accept human dignity, freedom, and progress. Are these accusations valid? In this video, Dr. Sharon James, author of Is Christianity Good for the World? argues that a biblical worldview is essential for human freedom, flourishing, and fulfillment.
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Jul 16, 2024 | 
crossway.org | Jeremy Linneman |Lydia Brownback |Kathryn Butler |Samuel Ferguson
Replacing Loneliness with a Biblical Vision of BelongingLiving in an individualistic culture in the middle of what has been labeled a loneliness epidemic, even many Christians end up struggling with social isolation and loneliness.
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Jun 16, 2024 | 
theaquilareport.com | Jeremy Linneman
The Spirit is involved in everything needed for creation, salvation, growth, and the renewal of all things. But in all these activities, one thing is at the center of his essence and activity. The Spirit is God’s empowering presence. He isn’t merely omnipresent in a general sense; he’s present with us.
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Jun 6, 2024 | 
thegospelcoalition.org | Jeremy Linneman |Tim Keller |Edmund P. Clowney |Garrett Kell
I was preparing to begin a four-month series on the Holy Spirit and one of my older pastor friends said, “That’s great. How many people do you think you’ll lose?” He wasn’t entirely joking, and I knew we had important but challenging conversations ahead. It’s an unfortunate reality that division, confusion, and disunity exist around our views on the Spirit. But one of the Spirit’s primary roles is to bring unity to believers and churches.
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Mar 3, 2024 | 
crossway.org | Jeremy Linneman
This article is part of the Dear Pastor series. Dear Pastor,I want to offer hope, encouragement, and wisdom to pastors and other vocational church leaders. We sure do have a hard job! And of all the many things we do, cultivating spiritual community in a lonely world ranks among the most difficult, time-consuming, and personally demanding efforts. But once again, I want to encourage you that it is worth it—for you and your church. 1. Take the initiative.
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Oct 28, 2023 | 
crossway.org | Jeremy Linneman |Drew Hunter
It’s Hard to Make FriendsEvery now and then, I’ll be talking with a newer member at Trinity Church, and they’ll express disappointment that they’ve been attending for several months but have only a few friendships developing. I want to respond, “That’s a great start. It will take about a decade.” Why? Because we have so many factors working against our ability to cultivate deep relationships at church.
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Oct 5, 2023 | 
thegospelcoalition.org | Jeremy Linneman |Aaron Shamp |Brett McCracken |J. D. Greear
“You belong here.”We find these words on the walls of fitness clubs, in social media groups, and throughout coworking spaces. From psychologists and therapists to retail store advertisers, everywhere we turn there are promises of belonging. Why has this need become a trending topic and marketing hook in our culture? We’re busy, lonely, and overwhelmed. Building and keeping relationships is much harder than it should be. Advertise on TGCHow can we find a place to belong in a culture like ours?
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Oct 3, 2023 | 
crossway.org | Jeremy Linneman |Lydia Brownback
Epidemic of LonelinessEarly in my first pastoral position, I was invited to dinner by a family in our church. They talked at length about their marriage and children but said nothing of church community and friendship. I asked a question I had never asked in that context before: “Do you have any friends?” “Ah,” the husband said, looking at his wife.
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May 25, 2023 | 
crossway.org | Jeremy Linneman
Format: Crossway+ members receive 30% off books. Learn more. Availability: In Stock Retail Price: $7.99 Other Books in This Series: Replacing Loneliness with a Biblical Vision of Belonging
A local church should be a place of true community and connection—where people belong to God and one another. But in our individualistic culture, many Christians end up struggling with social isolation and loneliness.
