November 5, 2026
Not Just on Sunday
Lonetta McKee
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For the Girls
Jennifer Johnson reflects on the challenges and rewards of mentoring teenage girls, highlighting Melanie Moore's example and encouraging adults to make a lasting personal and spiritual investment in…
A Place for Teenage Girls to Grow Together with God
Discover how Melanie Moore's girls-only camp at Woodland Lakes Christian Camp grew into a year-round program of Bible studies, retreats, mentorship, and service projects that help teenage girls…
The Art Effect
Discover how The Crossing Church in Las Vegas used spoken word, painting, dance, video, and music during its seven-week Art Effect initiative to inspire creative worship rooted in…
Gloria in Excelsis Deo
Jim Tune reflects on the wonder of God's greatness through Scripture, the vastness of the universe, and Jacob's experience at Bethel, encouraging readers to rediscover awe and reverence…
The Greatest Impact
Mark A. Taylor explores why the heart of worship matters more than musical styles, artistic expression, or tradition, emphasizing the spiritual formation and dependence on God that shape…
The Best Sermon I’ve Ever Heard (5)
Four church leaders share the best sermons they've heard, featuring messages from Roger Chambers, E.V. Hill, Bob Russell, and Craig Groeschel on Jesus, perseverance, the church, and men's…
Christmas: It’s a Heart Thing
Jim Tune reflects on the wonder of Christmas, drawing on Tim Keller's teaching about preaching to the heart and exploring the mystery of the incarnation—God becoming human in…
Moving Beyond “Color Blind”
After attending a racial unity conference in Maryland, Mark A. Taylor reflects on white privilege, Christian reconciliation, and the need to move beyond color blindness toward meaningful relationships…
Competitors, Charismatics, and Caregivers
LeRoy Lawson reviews Birdmen, Prototype, and Call the Midwife, exploring aviation rivalries, the richness of Christian fellowship, and compassionate service among the poor in East London.
All You Can Do
Jim Tune reflects on Psalm 131, Yoda's famous advice, and the limits of personal effort, encouraging readers to recognize what they cannot control and find rest in God's…
Why Weren’t They More Thankful? (Part 2)
Mark A. Taylor reflects on Thanksgiving, Christmas gift-giving, and the ten lepers in Luke 17, challenging readers to abandon entitlement, recognize God's undeserved grace, and give generously without…
My Thoughts on Paris
Following the 2015 Paris attacks, Joe Boyd reflects on fear, loving enemies, and the difficult work of empathy. He explores how listening to others' stories can help people…
Race, Unity Topics at Stone-Campbell Dialogue
About 90 people gathered at Mountain Christian Church in Maryland for a Stone-Campbell Dialogue seminar on race and racism, exploring practical steps toward racial unity, justice, and cooperation…
Why Weren’t They More Thankful? (Part 1)
Mark A. Taylor reflects on Thanksgiving, the 10 lepers, and the difference between celebrating our blessings and thanking God for them. His reflection challenges readers to remember the…
The Secret-Driven Life
Why do pastors struggle to reveal their true selves? Jim Tune explores pastoral vulnerability, the hidden cost of shame and secrecy, and the courage required to live authentically…
