November 10, 2026
It Went Beyond The Cross
Lonetta McKee
Wall Street Journal
Articles tagged Wall Street Journal
Sacrifice and Balance in a Life of Ministry
Mark A. Taylor reflects on a married Catholic priest’s experiences and the familiar financial, family, and spiritual sacrifices faced by ministers and their families.
Beyond How-to
Leadership techniques matter, but character comes first. Mark A. Taylor reflects on the hunger for trustworthy leaders and why those who lead for God must look beyond methods…
Negatives We Cant Ignore
Mark A. Taylor considers signs of declining church influence and asks what religious apathy, struggling congregations, and weakening spiritual vitality reveal about the state of the church in…
A Clear Choice in a Coarse Culture
How should Christians live when biblical values increasingly conflict with the surrounding culture? Mark A. Taylor challenges believers not to retreat, but to engage the world and simply…
Calculating Our Generosity
Mark A. Taylor reflects on Evangelical generosity, missions giving, and the broad impact Christian churches and churches of Christ make through support for ministries around the world.
Daily Choices and the Ultimate Test
Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger’s story reminds us that quiet, faithful choices prepare people for life’s tests, even when their service happens far from public recognition.
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.
No Laughing Matter
Mark A. Taylor reflects on Jay Leno’s disciplined preparation and asks what might change if Christian servants brought similar passion to teaching, preaching, evangelism, and discipleship.
Giving a Shrug About Politics
Mark A. Taylor reflects on Christian uneasiness during a presidential election and reminds readers that voting matters, but no candidate can solve the country’s deepest problems.
What About a Happy Christmas?
As Christmas spending slows, what happens to both the economy and our spiritual priorities? Mark A. Taylor reflects on wealth, happiness, and whether Christian joy depends on circumstances—or…
Christian Teenagers and Their Sexual Behavior
Two August columns examine research on evangelical teenagers and sex outside marriage. One highlights broken abstinence pledges; another argues weekly church attendance marks dramatically different outcomes—challenging families and…
Are You Wonderful?
Mark A. Taylor reflects on empty praise, biblical heroes, and the quiet faithfulness of ordinary Christians who serve God without needing the spotlight.
Proving Nothing
Mainstream journalists and secular scholars push back on The Lost Tomb of Jesus, questioning its assumptions and statistics—and concluding it fails to prove anything that would overturn the…
God Creates, Man Imitates
God's creation shows an intricacy we can’t manufacture. From Pixar’s Cars to magnified photographs of tree bark, this reflection contrasts human craftsmanship with the beauty that can turn…
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