December 20, 2025
Who’s That Guy?
Chad Broaddus tells us about reading the Christmas story with his family and how Quirinius reminds him of the authenticity of Jesus' birth.
Articles for tag: Scripture Reading
July 1, 2024
My Truth or The Truth?
While the idea of different religions coexisting together in peace is a commendable goal, as followers of Christ, it’s important we understand that all religions do not point to the same truth. . . .
August 24, 2023
THROWBACK THURSDAY: ‘Bad Speech Habits of Preachers’ (1948)
"[M]ost ministers in practicing their calling pick up such bad habits in pulpit technique that after ten to fifteen years, most of them stand in need of professional help." . . .
January 30, 2023
February 5 | Discovery
Questions for group discussion for use with this week's lesson from Nehemiah 1:11–2:8, "Courage to Stand Up."
November 14, 2022
November 20 | Discovery
How has God protected you and provided for you over the past year?
October 31, 2022
November 6 | Discovery
Psalm 105:2 commands us to “tell of all [God’s] wonderful acts.” What wonderful act has God done for you, and whom will you tell about it?
October 24, 2022
October 30 | Discovery
Psalm 92:14 says, “They will still bear fruit in old age.” What fruit do you want to bear more of as time goes on?
Welshimer’s Advice to a Bible College Student (Circa 1931)
"Plan your work, then work your plan. Go according to schedule so far as possible. Most people are as lazy as the circumstances will permit. If you will lay out a given amount of work to do each day, you will whip yourself into line to do it."
May 10, 2021
May 16 | Discovery
Compare David and Goliath. What was each one depending on to bring about victory?
June 21, 2016
Three Ways Churches Can Address Biblical Skepticism
By Mark A. Taylor Americans are less engaged with the Bible than ever, according to research released by the Barna Group last week. The trend is “toward biblical skepticism,” Barna President David Kinnaman reported. The report shows, for example, that only a third of Americans agree strongly with the statement, “The Bible is totally accurate in all of the principles it teaches,” down from 48 percent in 2011. Only 45 percent agree with this statement: “The Bible contains everything a person needs to know to live a meaningful life,” down from 53 percent in 2011. “With each passing year, the
Why We Meet
By Mark Krause Why did the early church celebrate the Lord”s Supper every week? The answer to this is very simple, but for some Christians it requires a different way of thinking. Most believers are well acquainted with the church tradition and expectation of meeting together on the first day of the week. This weekly gathering is reflected in a term we sometimes use for a particular, local church, the congregation. This word literally means “those who gather together.” Churches are made up of members who assemble, who come together. But why? If you were to ask believers why they
March 15, 2016
Missing God
By Mark A. Taylor Being a soldier can be boring. Especially when you”re far from home, in a dry, dirty, dusty place. When the assignment is to keep order among a stubborn people who resent you and all you stand for, the duty is all the more distasteful. And so, when a strange peasant called a king is assigned to your watch, who could blame you for having a little fun? Nothing about him looks like royalty, that”s for sure. So you find some thorns and make him a crown. Your buddy has a robe he took from some unlucky
October 31, 2014
A Universal Language
By C. Robert Wetzel Have you ever found yourself worshipping in a congregation in a country where you did not know the language? Perhaps occasionally you recognized a melody of a hymn and tried to sing the words that you associated with that tune. Or saw Scripture was being read, but could only guess what it might be by looking to see how the Bible was opened. Was it about halfway? Then maybe it was a Psalm. Was it near the back? Probably a New Testament reading. But what? It becomes even worse during the sermon. Why is the preacher
January 7, 2012
In Just One Year: Tell Me It’s Not Just a Dream!
Eleanor Daniel, Emmanuel Christian Seminary, Lord's Supper, discipleship, global missions, congregational worship, church unity, Johnson City Tennessee,
November 8, 2011
Using the Word in Worship
Scott Dyer explores creative ways churches can make Scripture an essential part of corporate worship, from congregational readings and dramatic presentations to Scripture-based songs and lectio divina.
Their Guide, and Yours
Christian Standard reflects on its “The Bible, My Guide” series and invites readers to share the daily Bible reading plans and practices that have worked for them.
Reading the Book Rarely Opened
Diane Stortz reflects on learning to read the whole Bible not merely for lessons or answers, but to know God more deeply and hear his Word.
April 16, 2011
I Bought It with Tip Money
Chris Travis recalls buying a King James Bible with tip money and discovering through Scripture the God who still speaks, saves, and changes lives.
March 29, 2011
In Praise of Congregational Participation
Becky Ahlberg urges churches to move beyond worship as performance and invite congregations into deeper participation through Scripture, prayer, testimony, Communion, baptism, art, and silence.
February 22, 2011
Romanced by His Words
Janet McMahon reflects on her lifelong love of books and Scripture, describing how God’s Word has comforted, pruned, challenged, and sustained her through every season of life.
