October 22, 2026
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THROWBACK THURSDAY: McGarvey’s Address at the Graves of Veteran Preachers in Kentucky (1909; Part 1)
Christians gathered at The Lexington Cemetery in 1909 to hear J.W. McGarvey offer his recollections of eight "pioneer preachers" who are buried there, including John T. Johnson, Raccoon…
News Briefs for January 10
MACU Rwanda has graduated its first two students. Also briefs about Johnson University Florida, ICOM, a Woman's World Conference at Manhattan Christian College, and more. . . .
Tavriski Christian Institute Restores Damaged Homes in Kherson, Ukraine
Tavriski Christian Institute evacuated Kherson, Ukraine, soon after the Russian invasion in 2022, but TCI did not abandon the people of Kherson. TCI has helped evacuate hundreds from…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: ‘Small Is Beautiful’ (1981)
"Someone ought to say a good word for the small church," Joseph H. Dampier wrote in 1981. "The reported observation of Abraham Lincoln that the Lord must love…
Diane Stortz: Reflecting on 50 Years of Service in Christian Publishing
After an interesting introduction to Christian publishing, Diane Stortz served in the field for 50 years, enjoying success as an editor, freelance writer, and author. She retired in…
The One Thing They Couldn’t Steal
Today, in the final of six Christmas memories that Christian leaders so generously shared with us this season, Christian writer and speaker Seana Scott describes how her family…
‘The Spirit of Christmas Eve’ (1906)
In this excerpt from a 1906 essay, Anna D. Bradley responded to a correspondent who contended that Christmas Day was "handed down from heathendom." . . .
Christmas: Good News for All People
In today's penultimate Christmas memory, Team Expansion president Doug Lucas describes a scene during a bus ride that opened his eyes in a new way to the great…
Recalling the All-Dorm Christmas Celebrations at CCU’s Restoration Hall
In today's Christmas memory, Christian educator Rick Cherok reflects on Christmas celebrations at Cincinnati Christian University's Restoration Hall, where he was resident director for 13 years.
‘Born that Man No More May Die’
Christian college professor Genilyn McCaffrey starts her Christmas memory by writing, "As a preacher’s kid whose dad also happened to direct the church choirs, I spent the Sundays…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: ‘Christmas at Simeon’s House’ (1978)
"We need to share Simeon’s experience," Editor Sam Stone wrote in 1978. "We need to see the Lord this Christmas. Simply hearing of the infant in a manger…
News & UpdatesNews Briefs for Dec. 20
Briefs from ICOM, Orchard Group, Kentucky Christian University, Great Lakes Christian College, Johnson University, and more . . .
A Box of Christmas Memories
"My mother was the 'Cindy Lou Who' to the Christmas 'Grinches' in our family," Indiana minister Eric Hallstrom writes in this second in a series of six Christmas…
The Wish Book
Over the next several days, Christian leaders will be sharing favorite Christmas memories with readers. Today we hear from retired Christian educator Dan Schantz about "The Holy Grail…
Overwhelmed by Christmas, Again!
"The coming of Christ is breathtakingly good news for all who feel overwhelmed with any need," Alan Ahlgrim wrote in 2014. "Jesus didn't merely identify with us; he…
