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Two Parables
Two memorable parables explore the power of perspective and the danger of misplaced priorities, challenging readers to consider what they look for—and what worthwhile pursuits might cause them to neglect.
Articles for tag: The Lookout
October 28, 2011
You Must Read This Radical
Shawn McMullen considers David Platt’s Radical and Radical Together, two books challenging Christians to reconsider comfort and embrace lives of obedience, service, and sacrifice for the sake of the gospel.
August 4, 2011
Inexpensive Downloads to Help Your Ministry
Explore downloadable resources for new members, church leaders, and everyday believers covering the Restoration Movement, hiring ministers, baptism, Communion, Calvinism, skeptics, and practical Christian living.
June 13, 2011
Lesson for June 19, 2011: God Protects His People (Joshua 2:2-9, 15, 16, 22-24)
Don Hinkle reflects on Joshua 2, Rahab’s faith, and how God protects his people while calling them to move forward in trust rather than fear.
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.
November 10, 2010
Worshipping . . . or Watching?
Mark A. Taylor reflects on congregational singing and urges worship planners to move beyond polished presentations toward services that invite meaningful participation.
September 24, 2010
2010 NACC: A Man and His Church
Don Pollock’s handwritten notebook preserved memories of family, church, and the first North American Christian Convention, which he attended in Indianapolis in 1927.
September 1, 2010
Downloadable Resources You May Not Know About
Mark A. Taylor highlights the print and downloadable versions of What Kind of Church Is This?, a Christian Standard resource churches can use with visitors, new members, and inquirers.
March 10, 2010
We Want to Help You Extend Your Ministry
Mark A. Taylor shares a Standard Publishing offer designed to help churches stretch tight budgets with free resources through new annual subscriptions to The Lookout or CHRISTIAN STANDARD.
February 24, 2010
Share the Joy of Simple Christianity
Mark A. Taylor introduces Simply Christians, a downloadable Standard Publishing resource that helps churches explain the Restoration Movement plea and the call to be “Christians only.”
November 18, 2009
Meeting the Needs by Providing the Wants
Mark A. Taylor reflects on how Christian Standard and The Lookout provide biblical perspectives readers need, while announcing a contributing editor rotation involving Jim Tune and Jon Weece.
March 29, 2009
What Is the Glue?
David Faust reflects on what truly holds Christian churches together, arguing that unity is found not in institutions or personalities, but in the Savior, the Spirit, Scripture, and service.
December 21, 2008
The Birth That Changed the World
Victor Knowles reflects on the unmatched influence of Jesus Christ on civilization, the arts, compassion, and transformed lives, arguing that one birth truly changed the world.
September 10, 2008
New Name, Consistent Service
Mark A. Taylor introduces Diane Jones as Christian Standard’s new magazine production coordinator and thanks the staff members who guided the magazine through a season of transition.
August 24, 2008
Life-Influencers
Sam E. Stone remembers teachers, friends, preachers, and elders whose quiet encouragement helped shape his faith, ministry, and desire to influence others for good.
February 3, 2008
Herb Bleakney—Unpaid, Unsung Youth Ministry
A steel-mill worker and other faithful volunteers quietly discipled teenagers in a small Pennsylvania church—and the ripple effects reached Bible colleges, missions, and decades of service. A reminder that unseen youth ministry can shape generations.
October 31, 2007
Why Not Take Two or More?
CHRISTIAN STANDARD and The Lookout will increase postage/handling for individual subscriptions beginning with the December issues. Bulk rates are not increasing, and churches can save significantly by ordering multiple copies to one address.
August 29, 2007
Changing to Serve You Better
CHRISTIAN STANDARD outlines a 2008 plan featuring 12 special themed issues with expanded pages and additional advertising, while also rotating its roster of contributing editors and welcoming four new members.
April 11, 2007
A Time for Remembering
Mark A. Taylor reflects on Standard Publishing’s move from its longtime Hamilton Avenue offices—remembering people, places, and the careful editorial work that shaped decades of Bible teaching materials.
February 7, 2007
Now More Than Ever
As work shifts from offices to phones and kitchen tables, families face new pressures and new freedoms. This reflection urges Christian parents and leaders to keep biblical priorities, resist materialism, and protect godly parenting in any era.
