November 5, 2026
Not Just on Sunday
Lonetta McKee
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Beyond the Problem
Biblical literacy is a challenge churches can address. Mark A. Taylor shares three practical principles for helping people understand Scripture, experience personal transformation, and develop lasting Bible study…
Living with Open Hands
What does it mean to live with open hands? Mark A. Taylor explores Christian stewardship, consumerism, and generosity through a conversation about finding freedom from possessions and using…
Leaders Will
Healthy churches need courageous leaders willing to make difficult decisions. Eddie Lowen explores how pastoral determination, leadership authority, and the willingness to confront resistance can help congregations move…
Improving Your Literacy
Strengthen your cultural, religious, and biblical literacy with recommended books exploring media influence, American religious trends, contemporary Christianity, and the Bible's lasting impact on Western culture.
Living with the Lie
The devil's lies still shape a world filled with suffering and brokenness. Mark A. Taylor reflects on temptation, human pain, and the gospel's promise of encouragement and an…
We Are in This Together
Healthy church leadership begins with a shared commitment. Glen Elliott explores how elders and pastors can build unity, encourage bold leadership, navigate disagreements, and cultivate mutual respect through…
Partnership Opening Doors to China
Lincoln Christian University’s partnership with China opens doors for international students through English-language education, college degree programs, summer camps, and professional training while building relationships between Christian communities…
Re:gifting
What if discovering your spiritual gifts isn't about taking another test? Jennifer Johnson explores the frustration of spiritual gift assessments and why simply serving others may be the…
Getting Involved
How did West Side Christian Church recruit 735 new volunteers? Discover how creative ministry presentations, intentional invitations, and a simple approach to serving helped more people get involved.
After the Fall
After an unexpected fall on an icy parking lot, Mark A. Taylor reflects on the care he received and what Christians can learn about helping others recover from…
The Elder and Staff Relationships
David Roadcup explores how church elders and ministers can build stronger relationships through clear communication, meaningful time together, shared prayer, and mutual support, drawing practical leadership lessons from…
Power, Forgiveness, and Suffering
LeRoy Lawson reviews autobiographies by Sonia Sotomayor and Nelson Mandela alongside Thomas Long's exploration of evil and suffering, reflecting on opportunity, injustice, forgiveness, and the goodness of God.
What We Watch and How We Behave
Does television shape behavior? Mark A. Taylor revisits his campaign against objectionable programming and examines research linking MTV's 16 and Pregnant to changes in teen birthrates and viewing…
We’re Not the Only Christians
Tim Harlow witnesses churches across denominational lines working together in Rwanda, where cooperation helped build a hospital and offered a compelling example of the unity Jesus prayed for.
“I Don’t Have Time for a Small Group”
Michael C. Mack offers nine practical ways to invite busy people into small groups, drawing on Jesus' example to emphasize relationships, shared mission, biblical community, and lasting spiritual…
