April 4, 2010
Good Friday: On Being Human
John E. Wasem reflects on Jesus’ words “I’m thirsty,” showing how the cross reveals Christ’s full humanity, deep suffering, and compassionate identification with human need.
Articles for tag: Death
October 21, 2009
A Life that Matters
Mark A. Taylor reflects on success, aging, and Ecclesiastes, pointing readers toward a life that matters by fearing God and keeping his commandments.
The Lord”s Supper: We Are What We Repeat
Ethan Magness reflects on how repeated participation in the Lord's Supper can shape believers, warning that Communion can either deepen faith or become empty ritual.
July 12, 2009
The Lord”s Supper: Unpretty and Unavoidable
Jim Tune reflects on the Lord’s Supper, remembrance, and the importance of keeping Communion central in weekly worship, introducing a Christian Standard resource on its power, purpose, and promise.
The Lord”s Supper: The Power of Memory, the Power of Presence
Paul Blowers reflects on the Lord’s Supper, memory, Alzheimer’s disease, and the church’s powerful calling to remember Christ on behalf of those who can no longer remember.
The Lord”s Supper: The Great Ordinance of Unity and Love
Victor Knowles introduces a Christian Standard resource on the Lord’s Supper and shares a sample reflection on Thomas Campbell, Christian unity, and Communion as “that great ordinance of unity and love.”
June 14, 2009
Transformed Lives Through God”s Word in Every Language
Greg Pruett reflects on Bible translation in West Africa and the transforming power of God’s Word when people receive Scripture in the language they understand best.
April 8, 2009
Exciting Times, Hopeful Times, Times to Be a Blessing
Mark A. Taylor reflects on how difficult economic times can become an opportunity for churches to lead with creativity, pastoral care, teaching, and trust in God.
January 25, 2009
The Testimony of a Chaplain: Ruined
After a 15-month deployment, Chaplain Craig Honbarger reflects on how war reshaped his priorities, deepened Communion, and changed the way he sees home, worship, and Christ’s coming kingdom.
October 1, 2008
An Opportunity Too Important to Miss!
Mark A. Taylor calls churches to prepare for Great Communion, a bicentennial opportunity to remember Christ together and bear witness to unity across divided Restoration Movement streams.
March 23, 2008
How to Maximize Your Power of Love
By Victor M. Parachin One day in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a car was stolen. As the thieves began stripping the vehicle they came across papers identifying the owner as Fred Rogers, host of the children”s television program Mr. Rogers” Neighborhood. They quickly reassembled the car, cleaned and vacuumed it, and returned it with this handwritten note of apology under the wiper: “We”re sorry. We didn”t know it was your car.” Who else could have had such an effect on a group of thieves? What was it about Fred Rogers that could make criminals reconsider their actions? What did those thieves see
November 18, 2007
Why I Take a Premillennial View (Shorter Version)
Alex V. Wilson explains why he holds a classic (historic) premillennial view, responds to common accusations, and argues that Revelation 19:11—20:6 and related passages best support that framework.
October 28, 2007
Extraordinary Living
A birthday reflection and a memorial service lead Lisa Jernigan to consider what makes a life extraordinary. Through Vera’s example, she points to unconditional love, sacrificial living, and a giving heart shaped by Christ.
Transitions: Planning for the Church’s Future Leadership
A church can avoid crisis-driven preacher searches by planning ahead. Gregory S. Waddell explains why succession planning belongs with prayer, and how elders can move past common myths to match leadership skills with real congregational needs.
May 6, 2007
Did We Lose Jesus’ Tomb?
A critical look at Discovery Channel’s “The Lost Tomb of Jesus,” weighing the ossuary names, DNA claims, and missing alternatives—and explaining why the evidence doesn’t support the documentary’s sensational conclusion.
April 4, 2007
Why We Celebrate
Mark A. Taylor reflects on the resurrection of Christ, the empty tomb, Lee Strobel’s apologetic witness, and the humble faith that leads believers beyond skepticism and pride.
November 26, 2006
Open to Open Theism (Part 2)
Why did open theism emerge, and what does it claim about God’s foreknowledge? Paul Kissling explores time, language, sovereignty, and prayer in a thoughtful look at a debated doctrine.
October 22, 2006
Shepherds Don’t Do That
A shepherd is a leader unlike managers, coaches, elected officials, lords, or boards. Kendall Faull explains biblical shepherding as humble, present, protective leadership that serves people and leads by example.
Discerning God’s Guidance
A Quaker “clearness committee” helps Parker Palmer face his motives, leading into practical ways to discern God’s guidance through prayer, silence, steps of faith, and trusted teachers when the path ahead feels unclear.
November 30, 2005
When We Partake (Communion Meditation)
The Lord’s Supper is not a meaningless ritual. Communion helps us remember Christ’s sacrifice, participate in the benefits of his body and blood, proclaim his return, affirm unity, give thanks, and examine ourselves with grateful hearts.
