March 13, 2026
True Friends
Proverbs 17:17 sums up well the work of true friends: “A friend loves at all times.” The love of true friends is expressed in a variety of ways. This editorial identifies some of them.
Articles for tag: Forgiveness
January 13, 2026
If God’s Power Was Real, Guys Like Philip Yancey Wouldn’t Fail After 55+ Years
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 humbled and desperate.
January 1, 2026
Preach the Real Gospel
Discernment isn’t knowing the difference between right and wrong; it’s knowing the difference between right and almost right. Almost right will never be enough when it comes to someone’s eternal destiny.
December 31, 2025
A LIFETIME OF PREPARATION
Communion provides us with a time to give thanks that Jesus came and that we have chosen to make his purpose for coming to this world our purpose for living in this world and preparing for the next.
December 29, 2025
New Year’s Resolutions Every Christian Should Make
From the Christian Standard archives, Dorothy Errett reminds every Christian of New Year's resolutions we all should make to begin the new year.
December 15, 2025
HOME FOR CHRISTMAS
Here at the Communion table, we gather as wanderers who have come home and are part of God’s forever family: his church.
December 8, 2025
Precious Memories (Part 2)
Our gracious Father will never forget us, but he is willing to forgive us. That's something I hope we never forget.
December 8, 2025
TWO DEATHS
The focal point during this sacred time of remembrance is the death of our Lord on the cross. As we meet around his table we are in essence commemorating two deaths: Jesus dying for our sins and we, as believers, dying to our sins.
December 2, 2025
Precious Memories (Part One)
Be assured of this: Even if old age or dementia steals away your ability to remember, the Lord will never forget you.
December 2, 2025
FATHER FORGIVE THEM
Praise God for the assurance that because of the Lord’s sacrifice we are cleansed and forgiven of every trespass. Father, forgive us for we know not what we do.
November 24, 2025
HOW OLD IS GOD?
Through the body and blood of Jesus of Nazareth, our sins are removed. They are cleansed. They are forgotten.
November 5, 2025
Unstoppable Love: The Growing Church Amid Persecution
Persecution is not the enemy of the gospel. Apathy is. When faith costs us nothing, we risk believing it is worth nothing. But when we see our brothers and sisters worshiping behind locked doors, risking their jobs and freedom, it calls us to something deeper.
October 27, 2025
Developing a Heart for Thanksgiving
As we look forward to celebrating the day set aside for centering our thoughts on Thanksgiving, let us take time for intensive, quiet contemplation throughout the entire month.
September 29, 2025
THE WELCOME SIGHT OF BLOOD
At the cross, God used bloodshed and a gruesome instrument of death to further his holy purposes and provide salvation for lost humanity.
September 24, 2025
FULL STOP
Don’t barrel through this holy stop sign. Stop and be still and remember what Christ has done for you, and for us all.
September 8, 2025
FEED ON CHRIST
If you have been on a hunger strike from Jesus, seek his forgiveness for your neglect, and come again to his table today.
July 28, 2025
The Forgotten Words in Acts 2:38 (Part 2)
Let’s ask, as Peter’s listeners did in Acts chapter two, “What shall we do?” And when we hear the answer, let’s humbly obey.
July 21, 2025
The Forgotten Word in Acts 2:38 (Part 1)
No one likes to admit being wrong, so that forgotten word repent sounds unpleasant to our ears, but actually repentance is a reasonable response.
May 12, 2025
Our Cornerstone
Before we come to the Lord’s Table, let’s each examine our heart and our life. Now is the time to repent of any sin and ask God’s forgiveness for time and materials we’ve wasted.
May 2, 2025
Forgive. Forgive. Forgive. The Power of Spousal Forgiveness
Forgiveness is one of the most radical and transformative principles of Christian marriage.
