October 22, 2026
Setting Our Hearts
Doug Redford
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THROWBACK THURSDAY: ‘Thank God for the Depression’ (1933)
"Why not be thankful this year?" minister Orval M. Morgan wrote at the height of the Great Depression. "What are a few years of depression when compared to…
Readers Help to Double Size of Oldest Independent Christian Church Listing
From almost the moment we posted a list of the oldest Independent Christian Churches and Churches of Christ still meeting for worship each week, we began receiving updates…
‘Hope’ Is High as ICOM Returns to Oklahoma City This Week
When the 2023 International Conference on Missions opens this week in Oklahoma City, it will do so with high hopes—and in a place ICOM hasn’t been in 50…
News & UpdatesNews Briefs for November 8
Briefs about the re-release of a novel about Alexander Campbell, videos from CMF International, a Midwest Christian College reunion, Harding University's 100th anniversary, and more.
A Pastor Describes How He Finally Left the Land of Numb
"Twenty-five years ago, I finally left the Land of Numb—the land where I was raised," pastor Don Follis writes. "The ruts run deep to that land, and I…
First Christian Tower Refurbishment Nearly Complete
Refurbishing of the iconic, 166-foot, brick First Christian Church tower in Columbus, Ind., is expected to be completed Dec. 4 . . . and the project is coming…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: ‘Scriptures that Have Helped Me’ (1983; Part 2)
The assignment in fall 1983 was simple and direct: “Write a short paragraph telling of some verse or verses of the Bible that have special meaning to you.”…
News Briefs for Nov. 1
A ribbon cutting for the new Heritage Hall at Mid-Atlantic Christian University will take place from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday. . . . ICOM has a new…
Restoration Movement HistoryOldest Independent Christian Churches (Please Help Us Update This List)
Christian Standard is compiling a list of the oldest Independent Christian Churches and Churches of Christ that are still gathering for worship each week, but we need your…
LCU Alumni Grapple with News of University’s Imminent Closure
Phil and Marian Yakey had a hard time digesting the news about the closure of Lincoln Christian University. The couple have been connected to the college for nearly five…
Driving for Uber a Great Avenue for Faith Conversations
In my second season of driving for Uber, I am having conversations with thousands of people who may never set foot inside a church, and as we talk,…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: ‘Scriptures that Have Helped Me’ (1983; Part 1)
The assignment in fall 1983 was simple and direct: “Write a short paragraph telling of some verse or verses of the Bible that have special meaning to you.”…
RENEW.org, College Press Partnering to Re-release Novel about Alexander Campbell
RENEW.org and College Press are collaborating on the re-release of "The Fool of God," a novel that tells the story of Alexander Campbell, a key pioneer of the…
FPM Reaches $2.5 Billion in Charitable Gift Designations (Plus News Briefs)
Financial Planning Ministry recently reached a milestone of having helped clients direct $2.5 billion to the ministries they support through estate planning. . . . Jessie Harden and…
LCU Preps Students, Employees for School’s Closure
Two weeks after announcing its upcoming closure, Lincoln Christian University is working out the details for its existing students and employees. LCU President Silas McCormick said he held an…
