November 5, 2026
Not Just on Sunday
Lonetta McKee
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Relationships, Trust Key to Race Car Ministry
Former engineer and racing mechanic David Storvick serves the IndyCar community through prayer, chapel services, Bible studies, and personal care. Jennifer Johnson explores how IndyCar Ministry builds relationships…
Church Fulfilling Its Vision to Go Deeper
Jennifer Johnson explores how North Boulevard Church of Christ launched its School of Christian Thought, offering discipleship mentorships, accredited college coursework, and educational opportunities for homeschool families through…
The Best Sermon I’ve Ever Heard (11)
Four Ozark Christian College students share memorable sermons by Judah Smith, A.W. Tozer, Dave Smith, and John Kehrer, explaining how these messages shaped their understanding of grace, the…
Memo to the Blessed
Jim Tune reflects on modern comforts and opportunities, offering three reminders about gratitude, suffering, and using God's gifts well. His challenge is to appreciate our blessings without losing…
The First Step Toward Unity
Mark A. Taylor reflects on Restoration 200 in Lexington, Kentucky, showing how years of conversation between church leaders helped bring divided congregations together and why Christian unity often…
The Weight of Leadership
Tim Harlow reflects on the weight of pastoral leadership through Moses' experiences, offering five lessons about shared responsibility, leadership fatigue, personal limits, and preparing the next generation of…
Steps to Improve Political Discourse
Joe Boyd challenges churches to respond to political division by dropping labels, resisting fear, and listening to others. His three suggestions offer a gracious alternative to hostile public…
The Edge of Fear
Jim Tune draws on Katharine Graham's remarkable leadership, personal experience, and Paul's words in 2 Corinthians to show why courage means moving forward even when fear and uncertainty…
Succession Success: The First Step
Mark A. Taylor reflects on pride, humility, and pastoral retirement, explaining why leaders must look beyond their own positions and put the church's mission first when preparing for…
Discovering What They Really Need
Jennifer Johnson reflects on Joy Mangano's inventions and Kendall Kemerly's mission work, discovering how simple ideas, practical solutions, and a willingness to meet people's needs can make a…
One Girl Sends Help to Children Around the World
At just 8 years old, Kendall Kemerly began Kendi's Cows to help children in need. Jennifer Johnson shares how her livestock projects expanded internationally, supporting nutrition, family livelihoods,…
Creating Culture
Jim Tune draws on Pixar founder Ed Catmull's experience to explore why healthy church culture matters more than impressive programs and how leaders can cultivate honesty, creativity, teamwork,…
We Can Do Better
Reflecting on the 2016 presidential election, Mark A. Taylor shares insights from Joe Boyd and Dick Alexander on political disagreement, respectful conversation, prayer, and the responsibility of Christians…
Habits of the Happy
Can better routines make us happier? Jim Tune explores Benjamin Franklin's disciplined habits, Gretchen Rubin's Happiness Project, and Ecclesiastes' reminder that satisfaction may already be found in ordinary…
Join the Celebration
Celebrate Christian Standard's 150th anniversary through this archived 2016 subscription announcement from Mark A. Taylor, featuring a special $15 print offer, digital edition access, and encouragement from Dave…
