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A Mission Project That Fills Cupboards, Bookshelves, and Hearts
Food insecurity is a silent battle. You cannot always tell who is struggling with hunger. And too often shame is placed on those who are unable to access food and are under the federal...
1:18The Great Commission Explained
What did Jesus really mean when He commanded His disciples to go and make disciples of all nations? Pastor Daniel Voth explains how there is so much more to Jesus' final words than a command to go on
The Body of Christ in Communion
When I was a child, Communion seemed to take forever. In an attempt (I suspect) to keep restless kids occupied, an adult suggested that we pray for each person who walked past our pew. I...
Saint and Apostles—Understanding Christian Symbols
As you go about your daily life, you likely see many Christian symbols in architecture, on books, in hymnals, and especially decorating sanctuaries. We've covered why they're a pivotal...
How God’s Names Reflect His Promised Hope
I was giving some motherly advice to my college-aged daughter, listing several different suggestions on how she might handle a situation she was facing. As I talked, my daughter looked...
Praying in the Name of Jesus
One of the blessings of being a professional church worker is the kindness and generosity I have received from other church workers and members of the congregations I have served. I have...
36:25Live Chat with Andrew R. Jones, author of Ten Lies Satan Loves to Tell
Join us for a conversation with Andrew R. Jones about how we can identify Satan's lies and combat them with God's truth.
1:21Uncovering Jesus' Teachings through Biblical Meals
Although meals today may be little more than fuel for our next activity, meals in Jesus' day were opportunities to share much more than food. In his new book, Pastor Kristopher Whitby explores how tur
An Introduction to Symbolism in the Christian Church
Christian symbols are seen throughout history in sanctuaries, books, hymnals, and even architecture. They’re a pivotal part of the faith. Yet, throughout the years, many of their...
Take Heart During Times of Anxiety
When we have no idea what’s going on or what’s going to happen next, we can find our solid ground in the one who is the author of all things, who has a plan for our lives and well-being,...
How Your Church Can Show Hospitality
Every winter, my church works with a local charity and other houses of worship to host a hypothermia shelter. One week a year, each church welcomes a group of our unhoused neighbors into...
Prayer: A Gift Fit for God’s Children
What is the difference between believers and unbelievers in God’s eyes? The Father created us in His image, and Jesus carried the sins of every one of us, both believers and unbelievers,...
What Does Christian Thanksgiving Look Like?
“Giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Ephesians 5:20). This blog is the first of a series based on topics which Rev. Dr....
0:46Ten Lies Satan Loves to Tell
You're alone. God's never going to forgive you for that. These are among the lies Satan tells us. There is only one way out of these insidious lies and that is the truth of Jesus. Author Andrew Jones
1:00A Travel Guide through Scripture | Guiding Word, Volume 2
The Guiding Word Series is a Bible study that will take readers through the entire Bible in six volumes. This second volume, The Books of History, takes readers from Joshua through Esther. Following
Awaiting the Resurrection: Fixing Our Eyes on Jesus
Saints are well-known figures in Church history. While you might not personally know every saint, their commitment to the faith and contributions are understood by their titles. Just as...
Do You Need to Go to Church to Be a Christian?
In our day and age, does the church really matter? Several years ago, there was a video making the rounds on social media that claimed Jesus is greater than religion. The whole premise of...
How Christian Symbols Help Us Understand Our Faith
We’re surrounded by symbols in our modern world, from the red octagon that commands us to stop to the golden arches that signal our next meal. Symbols have a powerful way of conveying...
0:54Follow Along with the Church Year Using the Enduring Grace Journal
The Enduring Grace journal gives readers a fresh perspective of Scripture and the church year, guiding them through each Sunday, season, and celebration day with weekly lectionaries. The life of the c