February 29, 2024
THROWBACK THURSDAY: ‘Ask and It Shall Be Given’ (1954)
"When we pray we do not always get precisely what we ask for," Max Ward Randall wrote in 1954. "What are some of the reasons?" . . .
Articles for tag: Throwback Thursday
February 22, 2024
THROWBACK THURSDAY: ‘The Apostle Paul’s Top 21 Leadership Character Traits’ (2014)
For his "Best Practices" feature in 2014, former editor Mike Mack introduced a listicle by writing: "Acts 20 contains 21 character traits of the apostle Paul. Look over this list, and then take time to assess yourself as a leader." . . .
February 8, 2024
THROWBACK THURSDAY: ‘Integrity in the Pulpit’ (2005)
A 2005 reflection on “Integrity in the Pulpit” confronts sermon stealing, defines pulpit plagiarism, explores why it happens, and urges pastors to practice honesty by giving clear attribution in preaching.
January 11, 2024
THROWBACK THURSDAY: McGarvey’s Address at the Graves of Veteran Preachers in Kentucky (1909; Part 1)
Christians gathered at The Lexington Cemetery in 1909 to hear J.W. McGarvey offer his recollections of eight "pioneer preachers" who are buried there, including John T. Johnson, Raccoon John Smith, Robert Milligan, and more. (Part 1)
January 4, 2024
THROWBACK THURSDAY: ‘Small Is Beautiful’ (1981)
"Someone ought to say a good word for the small church," Joseph H. Dampier wrote in 1981. "The reported observation of Abraham Lincoln that the Lord must love the common people because He made so many of them could be applied to small churches because there are so many of them." . . .
December 24, 2023
‘The Spirit of Christmas Eve’ (1906)
In this excerpt from a 1906 essay, Anna D. Bradley responded to a correspondent who contended that Christmas Day was "handed down from heathendom." . . .
December 21, 2023
THROWBACK THURSDAY: ‘Christmas at Simeon’s House’ (1978)
"We need to share Simeon’s experience," Editor Sam Stone wrote in 1978. "We need to see the Lord this Christmas. Simply hearing of the infant in a manger is not enough, however. We must look with the eye of faith to Calvary, knowing that there He died for us." . . .
November 30, 2023
THROWBACK THURSDAY: ‘Characteristics of Thomas Campbell’ (1909)
Alexander Campbell provided this description of his father, Thomas Campbell, in a volume called "Memoirs of Elder Thomas Campbell," published in 1861. Almost 50 years later, Christian Standard extracted and published this short portion . . .
November 16, 2023
THROWBACK THURSDAY: ‘Thank God for the Depression’ (1933)
"Why not be thankful this year?" minister Orval M. Morgan wrote at the height of the Great Depression. "What are a few years of depression when compared to God’s eternity? . . . God is still God; Christ is still the Saviour of the world; the Holy Spirit our Comforter; prayer our privilege and the Bible our open Book. . . ."
November 2, 2023
THROWBACK THURSDAY: ‘Scriptures that Have Helped Me’ (1983; Part 2)
The assignment in fall 1983 was simple and direct: “Write a short paragraph telling of some verse or verses of the Bible that have special meaning to you.” Today we share responses from Ard Hoven of Grayson, Ky.; Barton McElroy of Duncanville, Tex.; Robert A. Scott of Waterloo, Iowa; and Jerzy Sacewicz of Warsaw, Poland.
October 26, 2023
THROWBACK THURSDAY: ‘Scriptures that Have Helped Me’ (1983; Part 1)
The assignment in fall 1983 was simple and direct: “Write a short paragraph telling of some verse or verses of the Bible that have special meaning to you.” Today we share responses from Edgar Nichols of Myrtle Creek, Ore.; Bill Jessup of San Jose, Calif.; Orval M. Morgan of Phoenix, Ariz.; and Murhl S. Rogers of Indianapolis, Ind.
October 12, 2023
THROWBACK THURSDAY: ‘The Importance of State Missions’ (1903)
"Ohio presents a mission field of marvelous ripeness and of vast extent. The gifts of our entire brotherhood might be poured into it for years, and yet not gather all of the harvest that is ripe for our hands," the corresponding secretary for the Ohio Christian Missionary Society wrote in 1903. . . .
October 5, 2023
THROWBACK THURSDAY: ‘Avalanche’ (2014)
"When I think of the moral decline on display in California today, the only word that comes to mind is 'avalanche,'" Dudley Rutherford wrote in 2014. He presciently warned, "I hope you get the idea, because it's coming to a town like yours" . . .
September 28, 2023
THROWBACK THURSDAY: ‘The Greatest Enemy of Christianity in India’ (1953)
"Bernel Getter, a young Wisconsin missionary who is home on furlough after five years in India’s Central Provinces because of a severe case of malaria," told Midwestern church audiences in 1953 that, "denominationalism is Christianity’s greatest enemy in India” . . .
September 14, 2023
THROWBACK THURSDAY: ‘Playing Hurt’ (2012)
In his well-known sermon "Playing Hurt," Wayne Smith asked, "Will you stay in the game . . . even if you've been hurt? God had only one son without sin, but no son without sorrow. . . ."
September 7, 2023
THROWBACK THURSDAY—‘Mark Collis: Conditions that Make for a Long Ministry’ (1933)
"For over forty years Mark Collis has ministered with Broadway Church, Lexington, Ky. Here he lets us into the secret—unblemished reputation, scrupulous use of time, patience, sense of humor, faithfulness to the New Testament teaching, and unselfishness." . . .
August 31, 2023
THROWBACK THURSDAY: ‘A Heart for God’ (2010)
"What do you want to be known for?" Michael C. Mack asked in this article from 2010. "What would you want people to say about you when you die? What do you want written in your obituary?" These questions are all the more appropriate and poignant because Mike, our editor, died one week ago today. . . .
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." . . .
THROWBACK THURSDAY: ‘What Our Websites Say About Baptism’ (2012)
In 2012, Daniel Overdorf and two friends examined 250 Christian Church and Church of Christ websites to determine how they presented their view of baptism to the public. Overdorf offers good suggestions for churches.
THROWBACK THURSDAY: ‘The Gospel Plan of Salvation’ (1927)
In 1927, L.A. Chapman, minister in Bedford, Ohio, compiled this listing of Scripture verses that "answer the question, ‘What must I do to be saved?’ presented without note or comment.”
