October 18, 2009
Words of Life and Death
Larry W. Timm encourages ministers to treat funeral messages as sacred ministry, offering grieving families biblical comfort, personal care, humility, and honest grace.
Articles for tag: Gospel
November 23, 2008
The Emerging Church: A Brief History and Helpful Resources
William R. Baker outlines the rise of the emerging church, its postmodern context, its shift toward missional language, and key resources for understanding the movement.
May 18, 2008
Tune Up the E-String
John A. Snyder urges churches to “tune up the E-string” by keeping evangelism central, sharing the gospel clearly, and asking people to make decisions for Christ.
September 5, 2007
Earthly Hurts and an Eternal Perspective
Mark A. Taylor reflects on the church’s renewed commitment to compassion and community outreach—while urging believers not to lose sight of eternity, sin, and salvation as they serve “the least of these.”
La Convencion Nacional Cristiana
Founded in 1984, the National Christian Convention (Hispanic) has grown into a family-focused gathering for Spanish-speaking churches. Learn its purpose, programming, and this year’s Dallas convention theme: “To the Glory of God.”
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.
January 28, 2007
The Parsonage: Whose House Is This?
Parsonages can blur boundaries and create “not exactly” living arrangements that strain privacy, expectations, and maintenance responsibilities. This article explains the financial downsides for ministers and offers practical alternatives churches can consider.
December 24, 2006
The Insignificant in Christmas
Mark Scott reflects on Luke’s Christmas narrative, showing how God fills ordinary places, people, and events with profound meaning. From Bethlehem’s fields to the shepherds’ surprise, Christmas announces good news for outsiders, too.
Tell Us Your Plan!
Many Christians know they “ought” to read the Bible and pray daily, but still wonder how. This column invites readers to share simple devotional routines and practical helps. Email a paragraph with “devotions” in the subject line by October 3.
