October 22, 2026
Setting Our Hearts
Doug Redford
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Moving Beyond Spiritual Disciplines
Spiritual disciplines, by themselves, do not bring about the spiritual transformation God seeks in our hearts.
THROWBACK THURSDAY: ‘Dates of Interest to All Members of Churches of Christ’ (1931)
In preparation for the 1931 North American Christian Convention, slated for June 17 to 21 of that year in Lexington, Ky., Christian Standard published a list of important…
News & UpdatesHome Build a ‘Labor of Love’ in Florida (Plus News Briefs)
A retired construction professional who volunteers with a Christian housing ministry is spearheading an effort to build a house for a father and daughter who are part of…
The Duct Tape Letters (Book Review)
I must admit, I simply couldn’t ignore this title. I had to buy a copy of "The Duct Tape Letters" just to see how it measured up to…
Charlie Russell Continues to Make Strides with COVID-19 Recovery
Charlie Russell’s recovery from COVID-19 and multiple attendant health challenges during weeks of hospitalization in 2021 has gone better than expected—much better. . . .
THROWBACK THURSDAY: ‘Preaching to the Eye’ (1897)
"By the use of such charts people 'hear the gospel' by the eye as well as by the ear," H.F. MacLane wrote in 1897. "And the message of…
Merger of Two Idaho Churches Fuels Kingdom Growth
COVID-19 impacted churches everywhere in 2020, but two churches in Boise, Idaho, saw their futures forever altered through a merger that has spurred two years of growth and…
Deadline Extended for Completing Our Annual Church Survey
In our quest to collect comprehensive data that accurately reflects our movement, Christian Standard has extended until Feb. 1 the deadline for completing our annual church survey.
THROWBACK THURSDAY: ‘The True Standard of Dress’ (1866)
"We are always excessive when we sacrifice the higher beauty to obtain the lower one," a Mrs. Stowe wrote in 1866. "A woman who will sacrifice domestic affection,…
A Few More Days Remain to Complete Our Annual Church Survey
Only a few days remain to complete Christian Standard's annual survey designed for every Restoration Movement church (Independent Christian Churches and Churches of Christ). The deadline is Monday,…
Merger of CCCB, SLCC Officially Completed
The merger of Central Christian College of the Bible, Moberly, Mo., and St. Louis Christian College, Florissant, Mo., was officially completed Dec. 5 with acceptance of the merger…
News Briefs for January 18
Traders Point Christian Church has purchased land for a new campus in Fishers, Ind. Also, 9/11 hero's father helps honor servant leaders at Milligan University, and a Church…
‘Pressing On’ Conference Planned for ‘Seasoned’ Ministers, Missionaries
Kairos Benevolence Fund and International Conference on Missions are combining to “jointly power” Pressing On: A Conference of Encouragement for Ministers and Missionaries, set for May 9 to…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: Booker T. Washington a ‘Campbellist’? (1897)
In this very brief editorial response from 1897, Christian Standard commends the work of Booker T. Washington and refutes the assertion that he is a "Campbellist."
News Briefs for January 11
e2: effective elders is starting a podcast, #IAmAnElder. Ozark Christian College's Preaching-Teaching Convention is set for Feb. 20-22. Canton Christian Home will continue normal operations despite being sold.…
