May 6, 2007
Demas Has Forsaken Me
A reflection on Demas’s desertion, Paul’s final imprisonment, and the quiet pull of “the world.” Learn why setting heart and mind on things above is essential—and how John Mark’s story offers hope.
Articles for tag: Forgiveness
March 25, 2007
Teaching a Touchy Subject
Bob Russell explains how churches can preach on stewardship without sounding self-serving. Learn why timing matters, why total stewardship beats fundraising, and how mission-focused motivation can grow generosity.
November 26, 2006
The Mysterious and Mighty Ways of God
A woman heads to a haircut ready to end a draining friendship—but a Spirit-led invitation changes everything. What follows is growth, leadership, and unexpected healing through a ministry to single moms.
November 12, 2006
A Tale of Two Brothers
Dave Smith recounts the conviction that followed years of mistreating his brother and the freedom found in asking forgiveness. Drawing from Matthew 18, he urges believers to forgive as God has forgiven.
May 17, 2006
Free to Share Our Freedom
Many believers carry lingering guilt and uncertainty about eternity. This article explains Paul’s “justification” as God’s answer—Christ has paid the penalty—freeing Christians to live in peace and extend grace to others.
Readers Tell How They Spend Time With God (unpublished)
Nine readers share practical ways they spend time with God—through prayer, Bible reading plans, journaling, and accountability. Their habits range from structured notebooks to simple daily rhythms that encourage consistency and reflection.
November 30, 2005
Looking Back and Looking Forward (Communion Meditation)
The Lord’s Supper calls believers to look back to the cross with confession and gratitude, and to look forward with confident hope in Christ’s return—renewing our present faith as we proclaim his death until he comes.
October 2, 2005
Integrity in the Pulpit
Pulpit plagiarism isn’t just “borrowing”—it’s deception. Dean M. Christensen defines sermon plagiarism, explains why it happens, and offers a simple solution: give clear attribution and model integrity in the pulpit.
August 28, 2005
In Praise of Wrath
By Tom Lawson The first hymn in Alexander Campbell”s 1834 hymnal lifts up these words of praise: Before Jehovah”s awful1 throne, Ye nations, bow with sacred joy; Know that the Lord is God alone; He can create, and He destroy. . This image of an all-powerful God, who can both create and destroy, calling the nations before him, is given scant attention in worship these days. For the theologically liberal, talk of God standing in judgment of the world is a source of frank embarrassment. For theological conservatives, however, the concept is also quietly avoided as a focus of worship.
