November 5, 2026
Not Just on Sunday
Lonetta McKee
Christian Living
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H. Lynn Gardner connects the Passover meal with the Lord's Supper, explaining how both call God's people to remember deliverance, sacrifice, and the saving work of Christ.
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Drawing on Cheryl Strayed's Pacific Crest Trail memoir, Jim Tune explores following Jesus through uncertainty, reminding readers that Christian faith offers guidance through life's hardships rather than easy…
He Identifies with Us
Jesus understands our suffering because he experienced human pain and temptation. H. Lynn Gardner reflects on Christ's compassion and how Communion offers reassurance, repentance, and spiritual renewal.
No More Laters
Jim Tune explores the connection between procrastination and perfectionism, examining how fear of criticism, people pleasing, and self-image can keep us from taking action and accepting ourselves honestly.
The First Answer
What makes a healthy church? Mark A. Taylor explains why congregational vitality begins with individual members who take responsibility for their spiritual growth, prayer, generosity, relationships, and service.
Grateful Response
After receiving a double lung transplant, H. Lynn Gardner reflects on gratitude for life and salvation, encouraging believers to approach the Lord's Supper with heartfelt thanksgiving rather than…
The War on Sleep
Jim Tune challenges the culture of sleepless achievement, exploring the effects of artificial light and technology before turning to Scripture and Jesus' example of rest as part of…
New Steps and a New Gift
Mark A. Taylor reflects on Christmas giving and the limits of seasonal charity, challenging readers to consider systemic poverty, lasting relationships, and the deeper meaning of generosity.
What to Give the Person Who Has Everything
What can you give God for Christmas when he already has everything? Daniel Schantz explores three meaningful gifts—your mind, heart, and body—and how everyday service can make Christmas…
Uneasy with the Times
Neal Windham reflects on Jesus' choice to live in poverty, recalling a personal encounter with a stranger in need and challenging Christians to follow Christ through generosity and…
24 Days Till Christmas!
Mark A. Taylor offers 24 simple ways to make December less hectic and more meaningful, with daily ideas for prayer, Scripture reading, encouraging others, building relationships, and remembering…
6 Things Successful Leaders Do Early in the Morning
Michael C. Mack shares six early morning habits drawn from successful leaders and the example of Jesus, combining exercise, planning, breakfast, difficult tasks, meaningful relationships, and prayer.
