October 29, 2008
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.
Articles for tag: Wall Street Journal
December 12, 2007
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 points beyond them.
October 3, 2007
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 churches to model what they teach.
June 20, 2007
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 resurrection.
August 2, 2006
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 a simple walk in the woods into worship.
Come Visit Our Blogs
The Christian Standard introduces two new weekly blogs and highlights a third at PreachingStandard.com—fresh voices, thoughtful perspective, and an open invitation for readers to join the conversation.
May 17, 2006
Free to Share Our Freedom
Many believers carry lingering guilt and uncertainty about eternity. This article explains Paul’s “justification” as God’s answer—Christ has paid the penalty—freeing Christians to live in peace and extend grace to others.
August 10, 2005
The Stage I’m In
Stress and aging are linked, but strong friendships can help. Mark A. Taylor reflects on entering a new stage of life and points to the church’s “one another” life as a practical path to support and aging well.
