Matthew 2:4

ALONE AND REJECTED

As we take Communion, let us remember Jesus, who gave everything so we would never be alone or rejected like he was, not even in our darkest nights…

Learning About Alzheimer’s, Myself, and God

Reverse the Curse

Sin’s curse has been removed by the Savior’s cure.

Who Are You?

May 15 | The Story of the Master’s Return

This lesson text is highly metaphoric. The main metaphor concerns a master and servant. But under that big-picture metaphor are at least eight others that make this text…

The #1 Frustration of Christian Leaders

Crying for Calvary

A Welcome and More

Mark A. Taylor examines the hardships facing vulnerable children and challenges congregations to respond with compassion. Drawing on Scripture, he reminds readers that caring for children in distress…

The Cup of Thanksgiving

The Lord's Supper is a time for thanksgiving, remembering Christ's sacrifice and the forgiveness of sins. Victor Knowles reflects on the Communion cup, the breaking of bread, and…

The Language of Loneliness

Loneliness takes many forms, but Jesus understands them all. Through his own suffering and abandonment, Christ offers comfort to those who feel alone, inviting us to bring our…

Rescuing Children at Risk

Christian residential child-care ministries offer children affected by trauma, abuse, and family crisis a safe home, practical support, unconditional love, and opportunities to experience the transforming power of…

An Incarnational Approach to Mission?

Ash Barker reflects on incarnational mission, urban poverty, and the costly call to enflesh hope while living among neighbors in Klong Toey slum in Bangkok.

Reclaiming Joy in Daily Life

Victor M. Parachin reflects on reclaiming joy after sorrow through Scripture, enthusiasm, and simple acts of blessing that bring healing to others and ourselves.