Matt Lietzen

Jun 3, 2024 | thegospelcoalition.org | Jairo Namnún |Tim Keller |Edmund P. Clowney |Matt Lietzen

“He drove out the man, and at the east of the garden of Eden he placed the cherubim and a flaming sword that turned every way to guard the way to the tree of life.” (Gen. 3:24) The waves were strong but safe. The sargassum near the shore of our Airbnb meant we had to look for somewhere else to swim, so we found a beautiful beach a mile or two from our rental. The white sand and turquoise water more than made up for the lack of accommodation.

Jun 3, 2024 | thegospelcoalition.org | Justin Dillehay |Tim Keller |Edmund P. Clowney |Matt Lietzen

At first glance, Abraham’s conversation with God in Genesis 18 may seem like one of the oddest stories in Scripture. Abraham haggling with God over the destruction of Sodom—and God negotiating the terms of judgment with a mere man? It’s a story I’d never have been bold enough to make up. On reflection, however, I suggest this scene (like all Scripture) is profitable for training in righteousness, particularly in the area of prayer.

Jun 2, 2024 | thegospelcoalition.org | Tim Keller |Edmund P. Clowney |Hannah Carmichael |Matt Lietzen

Many Christian parents are aware of Paul’s instructions to not exasperate or provoke their children (Eph. 6:4; Col. 3:21). But the line between loving discipline and exasperating discipline can be difficult to discern as parents engage their children’s unique personalities. Though there’s no universal formula for disciplining and nurturing a child, Paul gives two clear indicators a child is feeling exasperated: anger and discouragement.

Jun 1, 2024 | thegospelcoalition.org | Tim Keller |Edmund P. Clowney |Matt Lietzen |Brett McCracken

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May 31, 2024 | thegospelcoalition.org | Garrett Kell |Tim Keller |Edmund P. Clowney |Matt Lietzen

June is Pride Month. For some, that means nothing. For others, it means everything. And for many Christians who struggle with same-sex attraction, the hurricane of emotions is precarious to navigate. Rainbow propaganda floods our streets and screens, tempting some to wonder if “love is love” after all.