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Discipleship & Spiritual Formation

Stillness

The psalmist offered a remedy for the kind of busyness that keeps us from drawing near to our heavenly Father. He wrote, “Be still, and know that I…

Christian Standard · September 3, 2025
Church & Ministry

Can You Communicate Your Vision?

When a vision is communicated effectively, people are drawn to the vision and not just the leader. In the long term, this gets far more traction for the…

Christian Standard · September 3, 2025
Anxiety & Depression

Are You Sleep Deprived?

If you’re growing weary in welldoing, I encourage you to adopt a positive “sabbattitude” and find a healthier, more sustainable pace for your life and ministry.

Christian Standard · September 3, 2025
Christian Living

Do You Honor Your Commitments? The Sacred Bond of Covenant

A relationship can come and go, like changing social media statuses. A covenant, on the other hand, is a binding promise, sealed with reverence and marked by sacrifice.

Christian Standard · September 3, 2025
Culture & Public Square

Congress Passed This Bill at a 409 to 2 Vote

The good news of AI is that I believe it will drive people to real relationships. This is something the church should have readily available.

Christian Standard · September 3, 2025
Church & Ministry

Write Sermons for the Ear, Not for the Eye

Preaching is a living transaction between the preacher and those who are listening; the words we speak must represent that truth. So, when you sit down to prepare…

Christian Standard · September 3, 2025
Mission & Evangelism

Filter of Hope: Bringing Clean Water and Christ’s Love to Those in Need

Filter of Hope has made it their mission to provide clean, safe drinking water to families living in poverty around the world, while also sharing the message of…

Christian Standard · September 3, 2025
Doctrinal Issues & Debates

A Peek at the Devil’s Playbook

We know the devil’s gameplan. Scripture gives us the inside scoop about several tools in Satan’s toolbox—schemes he employs in his efforts to thwart God’s purposes.

Christian Standard · July 3, 2025
Giving & Fundraising

Beyond the Budget: Navigating Church Giving and Finances

While a minister may not want to know what individuals in their church give, it’s wise for them to know about the annual budget, the average weekly or…

Christian Standard · July 3, 2025
Church & Ministry

Preaching with Your Own Voice

We all want to be great preachers. But being a great preacher is not nearly as important as presenting a great God with your own unique voice.

Christian Standard · July 3, 2025
Doctrinal Issues & Debates

The Art of (Spiritual) Warfare

From the moment he set himself up against God and was cast out of heaven, the devil has been hard at work, relentlessly attempting to disrupt and impede…

Christian Standard · July 3, 2025
Church & Ministry

The Leader and Spiritual Warfare

There is a battle raging! The fight is all around us, a fight that influences each of us as leaders in the church. The enemy is real, powerful,…

Christian Standard · July 3, 2025
Family & Relationships

The Parent’s Post: Stewarding Adult Children with Grace, Grit, and Snacks

As parents, our job is to do our best and trust God with the rest. We have never been perfect, but God has always been perfect. Like you,…

Christian Standard · July 3, 2025
Mission & Evangelism

Community Change Brings Life Transformation: Denford Chizanga and Africa Development Mission’s Impact

Denford Chizanga's life is a testament to transformation—not only the transformation of his own, but also transformation in the lives of countless people across Africa.

Christian Standard · July 3, 2025
Culture & Public Square

Should Christians Join the Backlash Against D.E.I.?

The words diversity, equity. and  inclusion have value for Christians. There is a uniquely Christian approach to DEI that can serve as a third way amid all the…

Christian Standard · July 3, 2025
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