By Jerry McCorkle Scripture tells us that the people gathered at the Tower of Babel with one shared goal: to make a name for themselves. Some things never change. That impulse—to be known, to be important, to be revered—still echoes…
By Jerry McCorkle I was watching a movie the other night about a father who loved his son deeply. When the son began going through struggles, the dad went to extraordinary lengths to try to fix the situation so his…
By Jerry McCorkle The New York City Subway smells like a mixture of pizza, exhaust, and ambition. But it’s also undeniably beautiful—because people are beautiful. Every nation, every background, every story—crammed together in one moving metal box—reminding us that every…
By Jerry McCorkle There’s a part of me that longs to be a kid again — to feel the thrill of being out of school, running home to play, going to bed with a carefree heart, and waking up the…
By Jerry McCorkle Throughout the history of the United States—shaped in large part by the values of Christianity—we have been known as one of the most generous nations on earth. By God’s provision and blessing, we have become one of…
by Jerry McCorkle It was lunchtime on December 23rd, not that long ago. Christmas was in the air–maybe you know the feeling — people rushing around, joyful music playing, hearts beginning to soften. Mark and Karen had stopped at a…
Sing! 25 Interview with Andrew Osenga Songwriter, musician, and creative director Andrew Osenga has spent decades exploring the intersection of faith, music, and the modern church. As the founder of Anchor Hymns, Osenga brings together a collective of songwriters to…
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…