January 7, 2011
God’s Word the Life Shaper
Marshall Hayden reflects on how Scripture confirmed, instructed, and shaped his life, centering on John 10:10 and the promise of abundant life in Christ.
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December 27, 2010
Lesson for Jan. 2, 2011: God Is Our Redeemer (Isaiah 44:21-28)
Byron Davis reflects on Isaiah 44 and the truth of redemption, reminding readers that God remembers his people, washes them clean, and frees them from condemnation in Christ.
December 13, 2010
Lesson for Dec. 19, 2010: A Child Is Born (Isaiah 9:6, 7; 11:1-8; Matthew 1:21-23)
Jeff Stone reflects on Isaiah’s promise of the Prince of Peace, showing how Jesus brings lasting peace, righteous justice, and saving hope through his unending reign.
December 6, 2010
Lesson for Dec. 12, 2010: The Lord Is Our God (Isaiah 41:8-10, 17-20; 42:1-4, 9)
Ken Greene explores Isaiah’s message of peace, showing how God’s people can face fear and uncertainty by recognizing their value to God, trusting his provision, and relinquishing control.
November 29, 2010
Lesson for Dec. 5, 2010: God Gives Strength (Isaiah 40:1-8, 25, 26, 29-31)
Teresa D. Welch reflects on Isaiah 40, showing how God’s comfort, covenant love, and incomparable strength sustained Judah in exile and still renew the weary today.
October 4, 2010
Lesson for Oct. 10, 2010: God’s Perfect Law (Psalm 19:7-14)
Nicolas Cox reflects on Psalm 19 and explains why God’s perfect law is not a burden, but a life-giving path that draws believers closer to God.
September 20, 2010
Lesson for Sept. 26, 2010: God Promises an Awesome Thing (Exodus 34:1-10)
Cheryl Frey’s lesson on Exodus 34 reflects on Moses’ return to Mount Sinai and God’s revelation of his glory through compassion, grace, justice, and forgiving love.
September 6, 2010
Lesson for Sept. 12, 2010: God Makes a Covenant with Israel (Exodus 20:1-11)
Jeremy Lawson explores Exodus 20, contrasting contracts and covenants while showing how God remained faithful to Israel and continues to keep his covenant promises through Christ.
August 23, 2010
Lesson for August 29, 2010: Upheld by God (Acts 28:16-25, 28-31)
Jonathan Feathers reflects on Acts 28 and how God upheld Paul in Rome, encouraging believers to proclaim Jesus wherever they go, whenever they speak, and to whomever they meet.
October 21, 2009
A Life that Matters
Mark A. Taylor reflects on success, aging, and Ecclesiastes, pointing readers toward a life that matters by fearing God and keeping his commandments.
Especially in Bible Translation . . . Close Only Counts . . .
Jeff Miller examines two 1 Corinthians passages and shows how translation details can shape conversations about women in ministry and leadership.
February 10, 2008
How God’s Word Has Come to Us (Part 4): God’s Word Translated
A concise history of Bible translation—from the Septuagint and Vulgate to Wycliffe, Tyndale, and the King James Version—plus practical guidance for evaluating reliability and readability in modern English translations.
August 20, 2006
Beyond the Puppet and Puppeteer
When prayers don’t unfold as expected, it can shake confidence in God’s power. Paul E. Boatman contrasts two common errors and points to God’s presence and work “in all things,” even in deep suffering.
April 2, 2006
CHRISTIAN STANDARD AT 140: 25 Years as the Editor
By Sam E. Stone I can”t remember just when I started reading CHRISTIAN STANDARD. My dad subscribed to it for many years. Each week it arrived at our home in Clovis, New Mexico. I do know for sure that I was reading it regularly when I was a teenager. The evidence for that is my letter to the editor that was published on August 28, 1954. At that time the venerable W. R. Walker wrote a weekly column, “The Counselor”s Question Box.” In it he responded to questions and comments from the readers. I wrote in to take exception to
