Articles for tag: Jack Reese

June 27, 2007

By Mark A. Taylor “This world is not my home; I”m just a-passin” through.” We sang the words with gusto in my youth group in Waukegan, Illinois, about 40 years ago. I”m not sure we understood what we were singing, or even believed it. Like typical teenagers everywhere, we were more about this world than the next. “We live in the greatest nation on earth.” British Prime Minister Tony Blair spoke the words in a speech announcing his retirement this spring. I was taken aback by his claim. Oh no, Tony, you”ve got it wrong. I live in the greatest

October 4, 2006

Mark A. Taylor

Church & Ministry

The Most Challenging Pursuit

Balance is elusive in personal discipleship and in church life. Mark A. Taylor reflects on competing priorities—spiritual disciplines, evangelism, social action, and cultural engagement—and urges faithful commitment to the challenging pursuit of balance.

February 5, 2006

Jack R. Reese

Church Life

Embracing the Unfamiliar

Jack Reese explores “the tyranny of the proximate”—our habit of treating our own norms as the standard. He urges humility toward others, warns against nationalistic idolatry, and points Christians to their true citizenship in heaven.

December 28, 2005

Mark A. Taylor

News & Updates Christian Standard Updates

Thought-Provoking Columns Ahead!

Christian Standard introduces the 2006 “Reflections” writers—leaders from churches, seminaries, and ministries across the continent. Meet the 12 contributors and look ahead to a year of thoughtful, timely columns.