
November 10, 2026
It Went Beyond The Cross
Lonetta McKee

A reflection on grief, love, and legacy—through a father’s restored classics and a mother’s handmade kindness after loss. With Scripture and practical ideas, it offers tangible ways to…

Why do people cry in church? Drawing from Psalm 126, this devotional reflects on tears of grief, repentance, zeal, and hurt—and invites congregations to make room for honest…

The story of Black Independent Christian Churches within the Restoration Movement is a part of our history that has long been overlooked (Part 2).

A historical reflection on race within the Restoration Movement and the often-overlooked story of Black Independent Christian Churches—highlighting exclusion, resilience, and the leaders and institutions that sustained a…

ICOM has announced Rob Maupin as its next Executive Director, succeeding David Empson after 25 years of leadership. Maupin will begin as transitional director April 1 and assume…

David Faust recalls his relay leg in Cincinnati’s Flying Pig Marathon and the lessons it taught him about endurance, teamwork, and finishing well. The Christian life, like a…

Tyler McKenzie reacts to Philip Yancey’s moral failure with grief, anger, and sobriety—then points to confession, repentance, and grace. He argues God’s power is often clearest in the…

David Faust urges churches to live their mission statements and core values—not just display them. Grounded in faith, hope, and love (1 Corinthians 13:13) and Israel’s daily manna,…

The public may have lost confidence in higher education more generally, yet I believe we may be entering another golden era in Christian higher education.

Someday we will lay down our WOMBATs and our treasured accomplishments. What will matter most then? Clinging to Christ and the cross.

For the Christian, a new year means another growth step to take, another goal to set, and more fruit to bear in God’s kingdom.

From the Christian Standard archives, Dorothy Errett reminds every Christian of New Year's resolutions we all should make to begin the new year.

Randy and Katy Smelser describe the pleasure of Advent fellowship in Germany with a church of Anglican tradition.

Amy Storms reflects on her daughters' performances in the Nutcracker ballet and how God brings everything about in its right time.

Trevor Littleton recalls Christmas visits to his grandma's house, how a child adopted his grandma's name, & how we have been adopted as God's children.
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