Invitation Hymn

The Best Christmas Ever

Dr. Joe Grana recalls the story of a Christmas that changed everything in his life and was the best Christmas ever.

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The Eternal Power of the Tried-and-True Public Invitation

After Selma

After watching Selma, Mark A. Taylor reflects on racial injustice, a troubling account of discrimination in a congregation, and the responsibility of Christians to move beyond sympathy toward…

The Agony and the Honor

Sitting Pretty

Daniel Schantz remembers the wooden church pews of his childhood—their unforgiving stability, lessons in discipline, and endless possibilities for imagination—in this humorous reflection on church life.

Whatever Happened to the Invitation?

The Essential About Opinions

Mark A. Taylor introduces “In Opinions, Liberty,” a new feature inviting Christian disagreement marked by humility, patience, freedom, and love.

Were You Old Enough to Be Baptized?

Mark A. Taylor urges readers to discuss baptism with patience and charity, reflects on his own baptism, and points beyond personal experience toward careful conclusions that honor God.

The Public Act of Accepting Christ

How do churches help people respond to the gospel? This article shares real-world approaches—from invitations and counseling rooms to baptism practices—highlighting celebration, clarity, and the next steps of…