November 5, 2026
Not Just on Sunday
Lonetta McKee
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Rejoice Already!
Jim Tune reflects on Julian of Norwich's remarkable confidence amid plague and suffering, challenging readers to find joy and contentment without waiting for life to become easier or…
Your Church: a Boys Club?
Mark A. Taylor examines subtle gender bias in church leadership, drawing on workplace observations and women's ministry experiences to question unequal expectations, limited mentoring opportunities, and the persistence…
A Matter of Love
Jim Tune reflects on why he still loves the local church despite its imperfections, celebrating everyday acts of compassion, generosity, and faithful service while pointing to Christ's enduring…
Something to Talk About!
Mark A. Taylor urges churches to discuss sexuality openly and compassionately, offering three principles—be positive, be patient, and be gracious—for communicating biblical convictions while caring for people.
For Such a Time
Jim Tune explores Christian leadership in a changing postmodern culture, drawing lessons from Frodo and Esther while considering how younger leaders can help churches engage society and advance…
Something Extra, Something Useful!
Explore 20 Beyond the Standard interviews featuring Christian leaders discussing church health, missions, worship, apologetics, marriage, and cultural engagement. Mark A. Taylor introduces the program's archive and invites…
Gagology and the Gospel
Eddie Lowen contrasts popular feel-good inspiration with Jesus' demanding call to self-denial, examining the Sermon on the Mount, the meaning of grace, and the importance of faithful obedience.
Ideas for Easter’ or Anytime
Why do churches often give Christmas more attention than Easter? Mark A. Taylor explores how participatory Easter worship can deepen believers' connections with God and enrich congregational life…
Assessing a Pope, Learning about Armenia, Reconsidering Depression
LeRoy Lawson reviews four books examining Pope John XXIII, Armenian history and genocide, and chronic anxiety, offering reflections on compassionate leadership, historical memory, and the challenges of human…
Colleges Discussing Collaboration
Nebraska Christian College and Hope International University entered into a memorandum of understanding to explore a possible branch-campus partnership, with Crossroads College also participating in broader collaboration discussions.
An Inconvenient Truth?
Jim Tune challenges church leaders to look beyond the advice to “move with the movers” and practice the patience, discernment, and lasting relationships needed to help people grow…
It’s Not Just a Woman’s Issue
Mark A. Taylor challenges churches to look beyond debates about women's roles and discover how the professional skills, experience, and gifts of every member can strengthen the congregation.
The Ultimate Question
Why does God allow suffering? Jim Tune reflects on tragedy, disappointment with God, and Jesus' response to the tower of Siloam, challenging assumptions about punishment and the purpose…
After Selma
After watching Selma, Mark A. Taylor reflects on racial injustice, a troubling account of discrimination in a congregation, and the responsibility of Christians to move beyond sympathy toward…
Wild
Drawing on Cheryl Strayed's Pacific Crest Trail memoir, Jim Tune explores following Jesus through uncertainty, reminding readers that Christian faith offers guidance through life's hardships rather than easy…
