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When Faith Is a Struggle: Find This Book and Read It! (Part 3)

Randy Gariss recommends three Philip Yancey books that offer understanding and encouragement to people struggling with faith, doubt, and disappointment, showing how honest questions can lead readers toward…

Explicit, Not Assumed: Find This Book and Read It! (Part 2)

David Faust reviews Matt Chandler's The Explicit Gospel, exploring the importance of clear gospel preaching, the relationship between salvation and cosmic restoration, and theological concerns about Chandler's Reformed…

The Power of Uncertainty: Find This Book and Read It! (Part 1)

Gayla Congdon reviews Mark Batterson's In a Pit With a Lion on a Snowy Day, exploring how confronting fear, embracing uncertainty, and trusting God through difficult circumstances can…

A Day for Hope

Planting Churches, Sponsoring Children

Stadia and Compassion International join forces to plant churches and serve children in Ecuador, with plans to expand their partnership into additional Latin American countries and reach thousands…

One-Day Project or Sacrificial Service?

Are one-day church service projects enough? Jennifer Johnson explores why meaningful community outreach requires more than occasional volunteer events—and how lasting relationships, listening, and consistent service can make…

Inspired by Nehemiah, Church Repaints the Walls

Journey Christian Church in Greeley, Colorado, rallied volunteers to repaint John Evans Middle School, bringing together local congregations for a week of practical service, prayer, and community outreach.

Connected?

Are Christians truly connected in an increasingly lonely world? Explore what Scripture teaches about the body of Christ, meaningful church relationships, and the personal responsibility of building genuine…

The Culture of Celebrity Pastors

What matters more for celebrity pastors: recognition or credibility? Brian Mavis examines the temptation of fame in Christian leadership and shares a personal lesson about choosing community credibility…

Older? Younger? Both Are Good!

When Christian Standard transitioned from weekly to monthly publishing, reaching younger readers was a priority. Mark A. Taylor shares how loyal older subscribers responded to the change, including…

Have a Good Trip I Mean, Meeting!

Effective elders' meetings need preparation, clear leadership, and accountability. James Riley Estep Jr. uses the example of family travel to explain how chairmen can guide discussions, encourage participation,…

Facilitate so Your Group can Participate

Struggling to get your small group involved? Michael C. Mack shares 10 practical leadership tips for encouraging participation, building trust, strengthening relationships, and helping every group member contribute.

Shakespeare, Steve, Science, and Scripture

LeRoy Lawson reviews three thought-provoking books on William Shakespeare, Steve Jobs, and the relationship between science and Christian belief, exploring literary genius, technological innovation, human character, and the…

Learning to Change

Can churches change their methods without changing the gospel? Mark A. Taylor examines a reader's challenge and considers how timeless biblical truth can reach new generations through changing…

Sad Good-byes, Fruitful Labor

When unexpected deaths interrupt our plans, what matters most? Mark A. Taylor reflects on Scripture's promise of peace, Paul's call to fruitful labor, and the urgency of living…