November 3, 2026
Capturing Glimpses of God’s Glory: An Interview with Nature Photographer Kenneth Keifer
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Jesus Killed a Tree
Why did Jesus curse a fruitless fig tree? Tim Harlow explores Matthew 21 and challenges churches to move beyond outward religious activity toward genuine spiritual growth and reaching…
The Ministry of Encouragement
How can Christians receive and offer meaningful encouragement? Drawing from Rob Bentz's The Unfinished Church, Michael C. Mack shares three practical suggestions and five tests for encouragement that…
Redeeming Lent
Can churches redeem Lent without embracing every tradition? T.R. Robertson explores the season's history and practical opportunities for biblical fasting, generosity, spiritual disciplines, and community outreach before Easter.
Why I’m Hoping to Lose
Jim Tune reflects on Jacob's wrestling match with God and a conversation from Nikos Kazantzakis, exploring how spiritual maturity involves surrendering the need to win and allowing God…
Mary, Most Perplexed
Mary's bewilderment at the angel's announcement offers a surprising Christmas lesson. Jim Tune explores how doubt and uncertainty can expose our illusions of control, deepen dependence on God,…
When You Leave Your Soul Behind
Jim Tune reflects on spiritual fatigue, the hidden cost of constant busyness, and the importance of solitude. Discover why slowing down and embracing stillness can help restore spiritual…
Rest
Jim Tune reflects on Jesus' encounter with a sinful woman in Luke 7, exploring how forgiveness, humility, and personal brokenness can deepen our experience of Christ's compassion and…
Living with Wonder
Jim Tune explores how wonder, beauty, and imagination enrich Christian faith, challenging believers to rediscover the mystery of God's creation and consider whether church life reflects the beauty…
Capitulating to Grace
Jim Tune reflects on the exhaustion of trying to earn God's approval and explains how embracing grace, acknowledging brokenness, and proclaiming the gospel as good news can lead…
Stages of Faith
How does faith change as we grow? Ryan Connor explores four stages of faith development, the role of doubt and critical thinking, and how churches can help believers…
Go Away to Get Inside
Finding time alone with God takes intentional planning. Michael C. Mack shares practical questions for creating meaningful moments of solitude, prayer, and spiritual renewal amid the demands of…
A Choice, Not a Prayer Request
Why is changing ourselves often harder than changing others? Mark A. Taylor explores how personal responsibility, intentional choices, repentance, and God's grace can lead to meaningful change—and inspire…
The Church of the Future
As American church culture changes, Matt Smay challenges congregations to move beyond comfortable gatherings and rediscover spiritual maturity, meaningful relationships, and the mission of making disciples in everyday…
Here’s Where Change Begins
We cannot change others, but we can change ourselves. Becky Ahlberg shares how serving at My Safe Harbor taught her to surrender control, embrace humility, and trust God's…
Intimacy and Influence
What's the best advice Vince Antonucci ever received? A spiritual mentor reminded him that spending quality time with God is the day's most essential priority—and the foundation for…
