November 5, 2026
Not Just on Sunday
Lonetta McKee
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Thanks, Dan
Twenty years after high school, Jennifer Johnson reflects on the youth minister who shaped her faith, friendships, and teenage years—and the lasting impact of one leader's faithful investment…
Youth Advance Evolving
Youth Advance equips promising high school students with leadership training, mentoring, and practical skills to serve their churches. Discover how this small-group program develops young leaders through a…
Contact
How can Christians overcome prejudice and cultural division? Jim Tune explores Gordon Allport's contact theory and challenges churches to pursue genuine crosscultural relationships that demonstrate the gospel through…
Just Say Yes!
What if obeying God's law brought joy instead of reluctance? Drawing from Psalm 119, Mark A. Taylor explores how delight in God's commands can transform our understanding of…
Armed and Dangerous
Can Christians pursue peace while relying on force for protection? Jim Tune reflects on the Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu, and the challenging call to reject fear, embrace nonviolence,…
Shopping for a Church? Check Here!
What if choosing a church worked like online shopping? Mark A. Taylor's humorous questionnaire exposes the endless preferences, expectations, and consumer attitudes that can shape how people search…
Stay
Why does staying faithful to your local church matter? Jim Tune explores how commitment, difficult relationships, and perseverance in Christian community become powerful opportunities for spiritual growth and…
Lets Build Families
How can churches help young people maintain their faith after leaving home? Mark A. Taylor calls congregations to strengthen marriages, support parents, and build families where Christian faith…
Why We Loved Jurassic World
What can Jurassic World teach the church? Joe Boyd explores how nostalgia, adventure, authentic joy, and shared experiences reveal important lessons about meaningful traditions, engaging communities, and the…
Plausible Deniability
Why do we condemn dishonesty in others while excusing our own? Jim Tune explores plausible deniability, the psychology of cheating, and how recognizing our self-deception can lead to…
Calm in the Chaos
How should Christians respond to a world filled with conflict and uncertainty? Mark A. Taylor explores resistance, retreat, and rest, drawing on C.S. Lewis and Romans 8 to…
Growth, Grace, and a Writer I Like
LeRoy Lawson reviews three thought-provoking books by Ruth Haley Barton, Marilynne Robinson, and Jane Austen, exploring spiritual leadership, the transforming power of grace, and the enduring wisdom of…
Call Me if You Need Anything
When ministry leaves you weary or afraid, where can you find strength? Tim Harlow draws on Scripture and a football analogy to show why trusting God's power matters…
The Best Sermon I’ve Ever Heard
What makes a sermon unforgettable? Three Christian leaders share memorable sermons on following Christ, relationships, and endurance, including one powerful message that helped a struggling preacher find the…
Sweet Sorrow
Can sadness deepen our spiritual lives? Jim Tune explores how grief and melancholy awaken the soul, encourage maturity, and teach Christians to carry life's burdens without being overcome…
