HIS OUTSTRETCHED ARMS
Doug Redford traces Scripture’s imagery of God’s “mighty hand” and “outstretched arm,” then points to Jesus’ outstretched arms on the cross. At Communion, believers remember Isaiah 53 fulfilled and are welcomed
Articles for tag: Technology
January 7, 2026
GUIDED MISSILES AND MISGUIDED MEN
Doug Redford contrasts guided technology with misguided hearts, echoing Martin Luther King Jr.’s warning. He points to Psalm 20 and Luke 22 and calls Communion a weekly “GPS” that reorients believers to Jesus’ fulfilled mission and return.
December 19, 2025
The Christmas Gift
Italian missionary Dot Elliot shares a reminder about the greatest gift of all and tells the story of her first Christmas in Italy.
October 20, 2025
Can the “People of the Book” Still Be the “People of the Book” if they Stop Reading Altogether?
We who are a part of the Restoration Movement call ourselves the "People of the Book," but can we be the "People of the Book" if we stop reading altogether?
September 29, 2025
Limitations
Limitations are part of life. We should recognize our limitations, viewing our abilities and gifts “with sober judgment” (Romans 12:3).
September 16, 2025
Spire Conference to Meet at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville
The annual Spire Conference for church leaders will meet at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky, from September 23-25, 2025.
September 3, 2025
Congress Passed This Bill at a 409 to 2 Vote
The good news of AI is that I believe it will drive people to real relationships. This is something the church should have readily available.
September 3, 2025
Filter of Hope: Bringing Clean Water and Christ’s Love to Those in Need
Filter of Hope has made it their mission to provide clean, safe drinking water to families living in poverty around the world, while also sharing the message of Christ’s love.
Congress Passed This Bill at a 409 to 2 Vote
As AI advances, I would like to suggest a few framing thoughts as we think through whether or not new innovations should be supported, rejected, or moderated.
Johnson University to Expand Science Program with New Building
Johnson University broke ground of a new science building as part of an effort to bolster the institution's science programs.
December 31, 2024
Helicopter parenting is dead. Bulldozer parenting is dead. Divine-sovereignty is the new parenting style.
We were made to be images of God. And this is the primary role of parents. To pour in and summon out the truth of this identity in the emerging generation.
December 11, 2024
Digital Prayer Tools in the Modern Church: Restoring New Testament Prayer in Marriage and Family Ministry
Today’s technology offers innovative ways to restore New Testament prayer patterns in Christian marriages.
November 4, 2024
November 10 Application | Don’t Fall for Spiritual Scams
To avoid falling prey to spiritual scams, we must be honest about the danger. We live in a time when sin isn’t taken seriously. By minimizing the consequences of sin, we become more vulnerable to Satan’s scams.
Remembering Dr. Chris Templar (1944-2024)
Johnson University recently announced the passing of long-time faculty member Dr. Chris Templar, a pioneer in the field of robotics and the integration of technology into education.
March 18, 2024
The Good Stuff
In the moment, it was hard to see that some "good stuff" was happening . . .
February 19, 2024
Christian Ham Radio: More Than Just a Hobby
The Christian Amateur Radio Fellowship (CARF) formed at the North American Christian Convention during the summer of 1966 as a way to promote fellowship among Independent Christian Churches and Churches of Christ, our Christian colleges, and as a service to missionaries. CARF has a website but no headquarters. The fellowship has hundreds of members in North America and around the world. . . .
November 20, 2023
November 26: Application (‘Unhindered’)
Luke ends his account of the early church’s history on an upbeat note. He summarizes the apostle Paul’s ministry while under house arrest in Rome by exclaiming, “He proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ—with all boldness and without hindrance!” (Acts 28:31). . . .
June 5, 2023
No More Dead Ends
Jesus shows us how to exit from all the side streets and get us home where we belong. . . .
December 2, 2022
Let’s Talk About . . . ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’
It’s been two years since Black Panther fans were stunned by the sudden loss of lead actor Chadwick Boseman to cancer. "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" is an extended tribute to his character, King T’Challa, and a passing of the torch to a new generation as Wakanda faces unprecedented global threats.
September 1, 2022
The Growing Influence of Glowing Rectangles
Help Your Children Use Tech Wisely and Limit the Dangers
