Devotionals

Easter Meditation 2: Two Crucified with Christ

In his second of six devotions in the week leading up to Easter, former editor Mark A. Taylor shares thoughts about the two men crucified with Christ .…

Fear and Truth

Thank God for the empty tomb! . . .

Easter Meditation 1: Simon of Cyrene

In this first of six meditations in the week leading up to Easter, former editor Mark A. Taylor shares thoughts about Simon of Cyrene . . . "Burdened…

The Gift I Need the Most

Breaking News

Unlike TV's typically tragic "breaking news," the church's breaking news is still “good news that will cause great joy” (Luke 2:10).

You Have to Be There

We miss something sacred and “supernatural” when we absent ourselves from the body of Christ . . .

On Being the First

Being the first in any endeavor is always a challenge. . . .

The Heart of the Matter

Jesus was the sinless sacrifice that provided the solution to humanity’s heart condition.

Obeying Regardless of the Consequences

Jack Cottrell wrote, “The ultimate test of Christian faith and love is the willingness to obey regardless of the consequences” . . .

Sharing a Meal, Sharing a Life

Taking Communion is a very personal matter, but it is also a shared meal . . .

Staying Cross-Eyed

Communion gives us the opportunity each Lord’s Day to refocus our spiritual vision.

An Exceptional Table

The ultimate “Lord’s table” is described as the “wedding supper of the Lamb” (Revelation 19:9).

The Crux of the Matter

How does a just and holy God punish sin while also forgiving man as a loving and compassionate God?

Looking Back and Looking Forward

Certain events invite us to both look back and look forward—graduations, weddings, New Year's Day. At these times we consider the significance of the past and anticipate the…

THROWBACK THURSDAY: ‘The Telstar of God’ (1962)

Television audiences on the North American and European continents were treated to an added marvel of electronics on July 23, 1962, when live transmissions were beamed off the…