November 5, 2026
Not Just on Sunday
Lonetta McKee
Mark A. Taylor
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A Promise for More Than the Shepherds
At Longwood Gardens, a familiar Christmas carol moves Mark A. Taylor to reflect on grief, uncertainty, and the promise of peace that speaks to troubled hearts during the…
A Moving Decision
Mark A. Taylor reports on plans to relocate the Disciples of Christ Historical Society archives, examining financial pressures, preservation needs, and concerns about maintaining access to the Stone-Campbell…
Taking Time
Mark A. Taylor explores why meaningful community change takes time, sharing lessons from churches in Anaheim, Indianapolis, and Johnson City that are addressing poverty through patient relationships and…
24 Days Till Christmas!
Mark A. Taylor offers 24 simple ways to make December less hectic and more meaningful, with daily ideas for prayer, Scripture reading, encouraging others, building relationships, and remembering…
How to Cope with Grief at the Holidays
Mark A. Taylor shares how a Christmas remembrance service comforts grieving families, alongside practical advice from Dr. Helen Harris on listening, honoring loved ones, and supporting friends through…
A Challenge for the Stay-at-Homes
Mark A. Taylor reminds believers that every Christian is a missionary. Discover how Glen Elliott and Tucson churches serve local schools, build community relationships, and create opportunities to…
Prayer Made a Difference at ReChurch
At ReChurch 2014, personal prayers welcomed hundreds of church leaders. Mark A. Taylor reflects on how this simple act of obedience revealed the power of prayer to strengthen…
Electing a Balanced View
Mark A. Taylor reflects on Election Day, political disappointment, and the temptation to place too much hope in government, encouraging Christians to participate thoughtfully while keeping their ultimate…
How to Succeed at Influencing Culture
Mark A. Taylor discusses measuring ministry success with Joe Boyd and Rich Gorman, exploring why attendance and giving figures cannot fully capture a church's lasting influence on its…
Diverse, Dynamic, and Difficult to Summarize
Mark A. Taylor explores Stone-Campbell movement growth and challenges, examining congregational diversity, church planting, missions, Christian unity, and the changing identity of Christian churches and churches of Christ.
Sowing Seeds of Unity
The 2014 Stone-Campbell Dialogue gathered three Restoration Movement traditions in Abilene, Texas, for shared worship, discussions of emerging church expressions, and plans to strengthen Christian unity through continued…
Creating, Not Attacking, the Culture
Mark A. Taylor reflects on Christians shaping culture through art, storytelling, community service, civic engagement, and missions, encouraging believers to create positive cultural change rather than merely react…
Six Things I’ve Learned about Leadership
What defines godly leadership? Mark A. Taylor explores biblical examples of humility, service, suffering, and Spirit-led strength, reminding Christian leaders that following Jesus must always come before leading…
Stopping the City Slide
Christian community transformation is happening in Tucson, Arizona, where churches are uniting to strengthen schools, serve families, and address local challenges. Mark A. Taylor explores how prayer, cooperation,…
A Choice, Not a Prayer Request
Why is changing ourselves often harder than changing others? Mark A. Taylor explores how personal responsibility, intentional choices, repentance, and God's grace can lead to meaningful change—and inspire…
