November 5, 2026
Not Just on Sunday
Lonetta McKee
Mark A. Taylor
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A Perfect Place for Disciple-Making
College brings financial, academic, and social pressures, but Christian campus ministry offers students a vital opportunity for discipleship as they form values and habits that may last a…
A Clear Choice in a Coarse Culture
How should Christians live when biblical values increasingly conflict with the surrounding culture? Mark A. Taylor challenges believers not to retreat, but to engage the world and simply…
Get Ready for the Adventure!
Standard Publishing introduces Adventures on Promise Island, its 2012 Vacation Bible School theme, with five Bible lessons centered on God's promises and flexible resources designed for children's ministry.
Inexpensive Downloads to Help Your Ministry
Explore downloadable resources for new members, church leaders, and everyday believers covering the Restoration Movement, hiring ministers, baptism, Communion, Calvinism, skeptics, and practical Christian living.
Read It for the Stories
Mark A. Taylor recommends Unleashed for its memorable stories of courage, prayer, service, and trust in God, along with practical resources designed to help groups discuss and apply…
Their Guide, and Yours
Christian Standard reflects on its “The Bible, My Guide” series and invites readers to share the daily Bible reading plans and practices that have worked for them.
God Bless America
Patriotism can inspire gratitude, honor veterans, and serve the community. But when Christians gather for worship, Mark A. Taylor argues that love of country must never compete with…
Behind Closed Doors
An Arab Christian serving in the Middle East reminds American believers not to take religious freedom for granted—and challenges the church to use that freedom to evangelize, study,…
The Dad Who’s Not There
Fatherlessness carries serious consequences, but absence is not always physical. Mark A. Taylor challenges fathers—especially church leaders—to consider whether their children receive the presence, nurture, and attention they…
Our Decision, Our Opportunity
Mark A. Taylor considers the future of Christian churches and churches of Christ amid changing views of denominationalism, association, doctrine, and practice.
Questions After a Dinner
A retirement dinner for Don and Clarinda Jeanes prompts reflection on servanthood, stewardship, and the lasting legacy each person leaves at the end of a career.
Well Gifted
Mark A. Taylor reflects on birthday wishes, material abundance, global need, and the deeper gratitude that comes from knowing the Savior’s greatest gift.
God’s Part and Your Part
This week’s editorial is presented as a video, with a linked image inviting readers to watch the editorial on YouTube.
Starting a Prayer Revolution
Restoration Revolution’s Light the Fire emphasis is encouraging churches to commit whole weeks to prayer, focusing on world evangelization, kingdom purposes, and renewed anticipation for God’s Spirit to…
After an Earthquake Bedrock Faith
Mark A. Taylor reflects on Japan’s earthquake and tsunami through the lens of Easter, resurrection hope, and Paul’s call to stand firm in the work of the Lord.
