by Jerry McCorkle I lost my job as a pastor, working with college and career students, a ministry I poured my heart into. Everything had been going well. The ministry was growing, and lives were changing. I truly believed I…
In a candid conversation, Jerry and author/pastor Travis Agnew explore a critical question facing the modern church. Why do so many believers stop at conversion and never grow into mature disciples? Drawing from his experience in college ministry and years…
Written by Jerry McCorkle The Happiness Challenge In 2023, writer Jancee Dunn wrote a series of articles called “The Happiness Challenge.” On day two, she shared an idea that had helped her reconnect with a busy friend. They both committed…
Sing! 25 Interview with Jonathan Rea From concert halls to church pews, Jonathan Rea’s passion for music has become a powerful vehicle for gospel ministry across Ireland and beyond. As the Creative Director of New Irish Arts, Rea leads choirs,…
Sing! 25 Interview with Jeff Williams What does it feel like to see Earth from 250 miles above its surface? For retired NASA astronaut Jeff Williams, that view didn’t just redefine his understanding of science—it deepened his awe of the…
Sing! 25 Interview with Jonathan Carswell When Jonathan Carswell started 10ofThose from his home in 2007, it was little more than a side project—a youth pastor’s effort to share his favorite Christian books with others. Today, that small hobby has…
by Jerry McCorkle Our son Josh was 5 years old, and let me tell you, he was one of the biggest Atlanta Braves fans I’ve ever seen. It was the fall of 1996, and the Braves were playing the New…
by Jerry McCorkle Anne Murray once recorded a hauntingly beautiful song called “Somebody’s Always Saying Goodbye.” She sang: Railroad stations, midnight trains, Lonely airports in the rain, And somebody stands there with tears in their eyes… It’s the same old…
by Jerry McCorkle There’s nothing quite like seeing your parents in the stands at one of your games — whether it’s a seemingly endless Little League matchup where young pitchers struggle to find the strike zone, or a pivotal high…
by Jerry McCorkle A number of weeks ago, I attended a church service—not my home church, but one where I have many close friends. As the congregation began to sing the powerful hymn “He Will Hold Me Fast,” I found…