September 9, 2024
September 15 Study | Obey and Overcome
We always live with two churches—the one that is, and the one we would like to see. That is evident in Revelation 2-3.
Articles for tag: Love
August 5, 2024
August 11 Study | Thoughtful Hearts
The prophets Zechariah and Malachi warn God's people to turn their hearts toward God and repentance.
August 5, 2024
August 11 Application | Guard Duty
The prophet Zechariah served as spiritual guardian, warning people to keep watch over others and to guard their own hearts.
July 22, 2024
July 28 Application | ‘When the Tables Are Turned’
When Esther bravely confronted the king and explained the situation to him . . . what initially looked like impending disaster turned into a day of victory and celebration. . . .
July 15, 2024
July 21 Study | She Displayed Love
Esther took the bold step of going to the king uninvited . . .
July 8, 2024
July 14 Application | ‘Something Worth Dying For’
What inspires heroic actions? . . . If there is no God, and survival of the fittest is nature’s rule, why would anyone jeopardize their own safety to save someone else? . . .
July 1, 2024
July 7 | Discovery Questions
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “She Found Favor” (Esther 2:5-20), by Mark Scott.
June 24, 2024
New Discoveries on Medical Care for Transgender Youth
Hilary Cass is the leading pediatrician in England’s National Health Services. She recently completed what The Economist has deemed the most significant review “ever undertaken in the field of transgender health.”
May 13, 2024
May 19 | Discovery Questions
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “Hope” (2 Corinthians 5:1-21), by Mark Scott.
THROWBACK THURSDAY: ‘Cloned in God’s Image’ (1984)
"In one sense Christians are clones," Virgil Felton wrote in 1984. "We are cloned in God’s image (Genesis 1:27). We are cloned by a new birth (John 3:5). We are cloned as new creatures (2 Corinthians 5:17). . . ."
April 15, 2024
April 21 Study | Love
Who would deny that love is one of the largest (if not the largest) themes of Scripture? It is the most descriptive characteristic of God himself (1 John 4:8). . . .
April 15, 2024
April 21 Application | ‘Unselfies’
“In the past,” a friend pointed out recently, “when people were outside enjoying nature, they photographed the scenery. . . . Now, we turn the camera the other direction and take pictures of ourselves.”
April 15, 2024
April 21 | Discovery Questions
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “Love” (1 Corinthians 13:1-13), by Mark Scott.
March 11, 2024
March 17 Application | ‘Eye Contact’
It’s creepy if a stranger looks directly at your face. In some situations, though, the best way to communicate is eyeball to eyeball. . . .
February 19, 2024
Helping a Brother
As Christians, we have a responsibility to care for each other. . . .
January 22, 2024
Jan. 28 | Discovery Questions
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “I AM the Vine” (John 15:1-20, 26-27), by Mark Scott.
January 16, 2024
Leaders Encouraged to Complete Our Annual Church Survey
The Christian Standard Annual Survey of Churches is now available! We encourage all Independent Christian Churches and Churches of Christ to complete it by Friday, Jan. 26. It takes just a few minutes . . .
January 15, 2024
Jan. 21 | Discovery Questions
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “I AM the Way” (John 14:1-21, 27), by Mark Scott.
November 18, 2023
GLCC Banquet Benefits Children of Ministers, Missionaries
Great Lakes Christian College’s recent Legacy Scholarship Banquet exceeded is fund-raising goal, ensuring that the school can continue providing tuition-free scholarships to the children of ministers and missionaries. . . .
November 1, 2023
Never Alone: The Power and Importance of Oneness
By Osharye Hagood I am one of seven siblings and grew up in densely populated Los Angeles. Even in a family and city so large, it’s easy to feel alone. My late brother Hussin was only 14 months older than me, but he was my hero. No, he was my superhero. We shared an unbreakable bond. Even when we were apart, I felt I was never alone. I mean this both emotionally, but also, in a way, tangibly. For example, a school bully once targeted me. The bully saw me by myself and assumed I was vulnerable. When he approached,
