It Takes a Church to Disciple KidsJuly 25, 2024Ray OrtlundDiscipleship is essential for the spiritual growth of the next generation. In this breakout session from TGC’s 2023 conference, Terrence…Read More
Editor’s Pick: 7 Books on End-of-Life IssuesJuly 25, 2024Ray OrtlundEnd-of-life issues bring turbulence to even the strongest believers. Whether we’re dealing with a sudden loss, a long-term decline, or…Read More
Olympic Gold to Missionary Sacrifice: Eric Liddell’s Legacy at 100July 25, 2024Ray OrtlundIn 2004, Chinese athlete Liu Xiang won Olympic glory for his nation as the gold medalist in the 110-meter hurdles.…Read More
How One Liberal Theologian Found JesusJuly 24, 2024Ray OrtlundSignificant figures in recent history are easily forgotten. You may have never heard of Eta Linnemann, but her story bears…Read More
Keep Watch for Biblical AllusionsJuly 24, 2024Ray OrtlundWhen I watch Marvel movies with my kids, we’re always on the hunt for Easter eggs, those glaring references or…Read More
How to Discern Truth and Love: 1 John 4:1–5:4July 23, 2024Ray OrtlundDon Carson teaches on 1 John 4:1–5:4, exploring the themes of truth and love and the importance of spiritual discernment.…Read More
‘Spiritual but Not Religious’ Is Older Than You ThinkJuly 23, 2024Ray OrtlundA growing number of people in the U.S. identify as “spiritual but not religious” (SBNR). According to Pew Research, these…Read More
What Does It Mean to Die with Dignity?July 23, 2024Ray OrtlundWhen my dear friend Violet entered the hospice house in her last days of life, I was determined to love…Read More
Another ‘Beachhead’ in Manhattan: Redeemer Presbyterian Builds East Side ChurchJuly 22, 2024Ray OrtlundWhen Redeemer Presbyterian Church East Side opens its new 12-story worship and ministry center in December, it’ll be opening the…Read More
Stay Faithful in Ministry: 2 Lessons from GideonJuly 22, 2024Ray OrtlundMinistry is hard and ministers are flawed. This truth presents both insurmountable obstacles and everyday irritations on a regular basis.…Read More
‘Of the Civil Magistrate’: How Presbyterians Shifted on Church-State RelationsJuly 21, 2024Ray OrtlundAbstract: In 1788, American Presbyterians meeting in Philadelphia approved a revised version of the Westminster Confession of Faith. The most…Read More
Plunder the Egyptians: Read Pagan ClassicsJuly 21, 2024Ray OrtlundChristians would do well to read the pagan classics of ancient Greece and Rome. These classics include the epics of…Read More