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June 14, 2019
Three Big Truths I Wish I Had Learned as a Kid
It wasn’t a difficult choice really. My family was living in suburban Baltimore, Maryland, when my father shared that his company had asked him to work in Hawaii for a couple of years. We loved where we lived in Maryland—it was home for both of my parents and all of our extended family was in the area—but you cannot...
June 14, 2019
Gospel Links for Gospel Culture (6/14)
Distinguishing Marks of a Quarrelsome Person Kevin DeYoung: Quarrels don’t just happen. People make them happen. Of course, there are honest disagreements and agree-to-disagree propositions, but that’s not what the Bible means by quarreling. Quarrels, at least in Proverbs, are unnecessary arguments, the kind that honorable men stay away from (Prov. 17:14; 20:3). And elders too (1 Tim. 3). These fights...
June 11, 2019
"A Kingdom Provided" Israel's First King
One of the challenges I face as a father is knowing when to let my kids fail. My impulse is to protect them—to shield them—from all harm, great and small. I want them to be happy. I want them to be successful. And because I desire that for them, it means there are times I need to let them...
June 10, 2019
Summer 2019 Leader Tips: Unit 10, Session 3—God Rejects a King
In the videos below, Aaron Armstrong (Adults), Andy McLean (Students), and Brian Dembowczyk (Kids) coach leaders on teaching Summer 2019, Unit 10, Session 3—God Rejects a King. Tips and videos for previous lessons are available on the The Gospel Project Blog. You can also check out the Additional Resources page for podcast recommendations and blog posts related to this week’s subject matter. To view a...
June 9, 2019
How Do We Keep Our Students Focused on the Gospel? [Best of the Podcast]
As we gear up for season two of The Hero of the Story, we are re-presenting a conversation between Aaron and Andy McLean, editor of The Gospel Project for Students, on the need for a gospel focus in student ministry. Listen in as we discuss: The dangers of confusing the gospel with behavior modification; The danger of placing burdens on students...
June 7, 2019
Gospel Links for Gospel Culture (6/7)
The Peril of Potted Plant Christianity Jeff Medders: Sure, they are next to each other, but they aren’t connected in the soil, they aren’t sharing the spray from the hose. Their roots are restricted. They don’t pull and tug when one is moved. These plants are together, but they are also alone. How many of our church communities are just...