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In Just One Year: The Worst and the Best

Greg Nettle considers economic hardship, declining church attendance, cultural challenges, vulnerable children, and global suffering—and how difficult times can become opportunities for the church to be at her…

Greg Nettle · January 5, 2012
Christian Standard Index for 2011
News & Updates

Index to CHRISTIAN STANDARD for 2011

Access the Christian Standard Index for 2011, created to help readers research archived content by topic, author, and columnist for future use and reference.

Staff · December 31, 2011
Restoration Movement heritage
Restoration Movement History

I Have a Family

Jim Tune reflects on the Restoration Movement as a spiritual family and calls Christians to embrace its biblical heritage without sectarianism, theological compromise, or an inferiority complex.

Jim Tune · December 29, 2011
reading Revelation
Theology & Bible

Getting the Most from Revelation (Part Two)

Matt Proctor explores seven ways reading Revelation can deepen faith, from approaching Jesus with greater reverence and enduring suffering confidently to longing more deeply for Christ’s return.

Matt Proctor · December 28, 2011
why Christians should read the Old Testament
Theology & Bible

Why New Testament Christians Should Study the Old Testament

Steve Hooks explains why New Testament Christians should read the Old Testament, showing how Jesus, the early church, the gospel, and the biblical story of redemption are deeply…

Steve Hooks · December 27, 2011
culture and the Bible
Theology & Bible

The Bible vs. Culture: What Shapes Our Christianity?

Karen Rees reflects on how culture shapes the Scriptures Christians emphasize, challenging believers to examine assumptions about generosity, individual rights, prayer for authorities, and earthly citizenship.

Karen Rees · December 26, 2011
surprise to surrender
Devotionals

Surprise to Surrender

Mary, Elizabeth, the shepherds, and the Magi each faced the unexpected surrounding Jesus’ birth. Their responses reveal a Christmas lesson about allowing surprise to become surrender.

Tony Wood · December 23, 2011
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Worship & Prayer

Bethlehem: Inspired by a Preachers Renewal

A Christmas Eve visit to Bethlehem renewed preacher Phillips Brooks and eventually inspired “O Little Town of Bethlehem,” the beloved Christmas carol set to music by Lewis Redner.

Bob Russell · December 21, 2011
sharing Jesus at Christmas
Christian Living

One Holiday, So Many Ways to Celebrate

Linda Mirante explores how churches, families, and individuals can make the Christmas season an opportunity for generosity, service, meaningful traditions, and sharing the gift of Jesus with others.

Linda Mirante · December 18, 2011
how to read Revelation
Theology & Bible

Getting the Most from Revelation (Part One)

Matt Proctor explains why Christians should reclaim the book of Revelation and offers four keys for understanding its historical setting, structure, symbols, and apocalyptic style.

Matt Proctor · December 18, 2011
baby boomer ministry
Church & Ministry

The New Old: Are We Ignoring One of America”s Largest Generations?

Amy Hanson explores four characteristics of baby boomers that churches need to understand as they rethink older adult ministry, reach people in the second half of life, and…

Amy Hanson · December 15, 2011
Discipleship & Spiritual Formation

Your Journey with the Word

Explore a wide variety of Bible reading plans for adults, families, children, and teens, including chronological plans, online resources, audio options, apps, and yearlong approaches to Scripture.

Kelly Carr · December 12, 2011
prayer for Tunisia
Worship & Prayer

Praying for Tunisia As Never Before

Pray4Tunisia connects Christians around the world with specific daily prayer requests, resources, and strategic insights designed to make prayer for Tunisia more focused, united, timely, and effective.

Christian Standard · December 8, 2011
Christianity in Tunisia
Mission & Evangelism

Tunisia An Unprecedented Opportunity for the Gospel

After Tunisia’s Jasmine Revolution opened unprecedented access to information, Christian workers and Tunisian believers embraced a new opportunity to share the gospel in a nation with a remarkable…

Name Withheld · December 8, 2011
sustainable solutions to extreme poverty
Mission & Evangelism

KORE Chicken Coops and More in Haiti

KORE Foundation offers a sustainable Christian response to extreme poverty in Haiti, using small-holder poultry enterprises, training, loans, and local partnerships to help families move beyond relief toward…

Dennis Bratton · December 7, 2011
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