Mighty Big Shoes to Fill
Cheryl A. Moen reflects on the life and legacy of her father, preacher Burdett Wakeman, and the enduring lessons he taught through integrity, evangelism, family priorities, and faithful Christian living.
Christian Living
Christian Living helps you follow Jesus in the everyday moments—at home, at work, and in your relationships. Here you’ll find practical, biblically grounded articles on spiritual growth, prayer, discipleship, character, and making wise decisions in a complicated world. Explore guidance for living with grace and truth, building healthy habits, navigating suffering and joy, and pursuing holiness without losing compassion. Whether you’re new to faith or have walked with Christ for years, these resources are designed to encourage you, challenge you, and equip you to live a life that reflects the gospel in real life.
June 3, 2011
Questions After a Dinner
A retirement dinner for Don and Clarinda Jeanes prompts reflection on servanthood, stewardship, and the lasting legacy each person leaves at the end of a career.
May 25, 2011
Well Gifted
Mark A. Taylor reflects on birthday wishes, material abundance, global need, and the deeper gratitude that comes from knowing the Savior’s greatest gift.
March 31, 2011
Truth Matters
Karen Rees reflects on why truth matters in Christian living, urging believers to test what they hear, speak truth in love, and avoid spreading careless words.
February 27, 2011
Unconditional Compassion
Tom Ellsworth reflects on the Good Samaritan, showing how Jesus challenged prejudice and called his followers to compassion that sees clearly, acts practically, and goes beyond convenience.
October 28, 2010
My Paper Friends
Mark Atteberry reflects on a lifelong love of books, the companionship they offer, and how one devotional volume became a treasured “paper friend.”
October 8, 2010
Interview with Sue Ann Cordell
Sue Ann Cordell discusses hiring, business ethics, employee care, work/life balance, and how Christians can live faithfully and positively in a secular workplace.
August 11, 2010
The Pastoral Call of Corporate Leaders
J. Andrew Keith urges Christian corporate leaders to practice honesty, care for employees as people, and lead with the servant-minded concern of faithful pastors.
May 2, 2010
You”re Not as Bad as You Think You Are
Mark Atteberry offers eight grace-filled reasons Christians may need to stop beating themselves up over guilt, failure, expectations, and unfinished stories.
January 31, 2010
Balance
Tom Ellsworth reflects on career pressure, crowded calendars, material pursuits, and the need to recover a balanced life rooted in Christ’s example and promise of rest.
January 17, 2010
The Lost Art of Encouragement
Terrie Todd reflects on encouragement cards collected over years of ministry and invites Christians to recover the powerful, lasting practice of writing notes that grant courage.
January 6, 2010
Interview with Chris Travis
Chris Travis discusses Unnamed, a book about overlooked biblical figures and modern everyday heroes who show how God works through ordinary people in daily obedience.
November 25, 2009
Daily Choices and the Ultimate Test
Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger’s story reminds us that quiet, faithful choices prepare people for life’s tests, even when their service happens far from public recognition.
November 4, 2009
Like a Good Neighbor?
Mark A. Taylor reflects on difficult neighbors and the Bible’s call to love actively, seeking the good of those nearby even when neighbor love is hard.
November 1, 2009
Why I Write Books
Arron Chambers reflects on how he became an author and why he writes books: to minister through words that are powerful, personal, and enduring.
October 21, 2009
A Life that Matters
Mark A. Taylor reflects on success, aging, and Ecclesiastes, pointing readers toward a life that matters by fearing God and keeping his commandments.
June 3, 2009
Interview with Stephanie Brown Trafton
Olympic gold medalist Stephanie Brown Trafton reflects on competition, prayer, Philippians 4:13, local church community, and learning to make herself available to God’s purpose.
February 22, 2009
To Swell a Progress
By Robert Wetzel   As a young man, I heard an enthusiastic evangelist say, “Don”t think you are serving God by coming to a worship service. The worship service is an occasion of refreshment and fellowship. Serving God begins when we leave here and go out and win people for Christ.” I have come to see that he was mistaken. Although his enthusiasm for evangelism was commendable, he unwittingly depreciated what happens when we gather to worship God. If worship is not a service to God then how do we account for all of those passages in the Psalms
November 23, 2008
The Power of Persistence
By Victor M. Parachin In the 11th century, Henry III, king of Germany, became dissatisfied with court life and the pressures of the monarchy. Unlike many rulers, Henry was a deeply spiritual individual whose faith guided his daily life and rule. Therefore he made a visit to Prior Richard, the leader of a local monastery, asking to be received as a contemplative. His wish, Henry explained, was to spend the rest of his life in the monastery. “Your Majesty,” responded Prior Richard, “do you understand that the pledge here is one of obedience? That will be hard because you have
