December 16, 2007
Messy Christmas!
Jeff Walling revisits the birth of Jesus beyond polished nativity scenes, revealing the scandal, poverty, uncertainty, and danger surrounding Christ’s arrival—and what that messy beginning says about the Savior.
Articles for tag: Jeff Walling
August 26, 2007
The Power to Go the Distance
Marathon training reveals a surprising truth: finishing is less about muscles than motivation. This devotional contrasts fear, reward, and love—and points to Christ’s love as the strength that helps believers go the distance.
June 24, 2007
Traveling the Unity Road
Victor Knowles reflects on churches of Christ and Christian churches unity after the 2006 NACC, highlighting shared worship, mission partnerships, leadership conversations, and renewed fellowship across the Restoration Movement.
June 17, 2007
Meeting Jesus in Baggage Claim
Jeff Walling reflects on Paul’s honest confession in 1 Corinthians 15:9, inviting Christians to claim their spiritual baggage and hand it to Christ.
February 14, 2007
Interview with Alan Ahlgrim
Alan Ahlgrim shares how God led him into preaching and church planting, reflects on the growth of Rocky Mountain Christian Church, and explains what he hopes the 2007 North American Christian Convention will spark across the fellowship.
January 7, 2007
Can We Know the Future of the Church?
A forecast of “unlimited” visibility sparks a reflection on whether the church’s future is predetermined. Jeff Walling argues Scripture calls believers to faithful choices today that shape tomorrow.
January 1, 2007
“Reflections” Writers for 2007
Meet this year’s lineup of Christian Standard columnists—leaders and thinkers reflecting on Christian life, church ministry, Restoration Movement concerns, and the challenges of Christian leadership.
September 17, 2006
NACC Viewpoint 1: We Were There
Together in Grace marked a memorable moment at the 2006 NACC in Louisville, where churches of Christ and Christian churches/churches of Christ shared worship, preaching, and a symbolic Bible exchange in a renewed call to reconciliation.
September 17, 2006
NACC Viewpoint 2: A Good Fit
A simple handshake in Louisville became a powerful sign of unity as a cappella and instrumental worship leaders sang together. Shared meals, shared preaching, and exchanged Bibles reinforced a “good fit” across long-standing divides.
September 17, 2006
NACC Viewpoint 3: Together–It’s Reality
Serving at the Christian Audio Tapes booth, Judy Hutchinson reflects on the NACC as a “working vacation,” a moving testimony of reconciliation, and Jeff Walling’s message stirring hope for unity in Christ.
It Was a God Thing
North American Christian Convention in Louisville featured shared preaching and blended worship between Christian churches and churches of Christ, with messages of grace, reconciliation, and unity shaping the week.
February 5, 2006
NACC: Together in Christ
A call to renewed unity within the Restoration family, centered on Jesus’ prayer in John 17 and the 2006 North American Christian Convention theme, “Together in Christ,” in Louisville.
February 5, 2006
NACC: Restored–A Convention for Teens
Teens at the 2006 North American Christian Convention in Louisville will explore the theme “Restored” through worship, teaching, workshops, and high-energy gatherings at the Galt House June 27-29.
November 30, 2005
NACC: Together In Christ
Reflecting on Jesus’ prayer for unity in John 17, David Faust invites the Restoration family to see the 2006 North American Christian Convention as a historic chance to worship, repent, and serve “together in Christ.”
November 30, 2005
NACC: Restored-A Convention for Teens
Teens at the 2006 North American Christian Convention in Louisville will focus on being “Restored” through worship, key speakers, dynamic sessions, and workshops at the Galt House June 27-29.
