Why do we need Thanksgiving?
Originally appeared as an op-ed at the Christian Post on Nov. 21, 2023 and the Washington Times on Nov. 23, 2023. A good friend…
Christian Calendar
20 Reasons To Give Thanks As I Reflect on CCU in 2021
One of the few hymns even younger Christian students still know is called ‘The Doxology.’ It is sung in congregations around the world every…
Patrick was a Missionary
Patrick (Patricius) was a 5th century British missionary and disciple-maker. He was one of the first great missionaries who took the gospel beyond the…
Why I Love a Service of Lessons and Carols at Christmas Time
One of the most beloved musical Christmas traditions in the English speaking world is the service known as “the festival of nine lessons and…
Romans, Martin Luther and 1515
In two years from now, many Christians will be commemorating the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. Already there are signs of this significant date…
Hudson Taylor and the Founding of China Inland Mission, 150th Anniversary
This summer marks the 150th anniversary of the founding of the China Inland Mission by James Hudson Taylor (1832-1905). Taylor was a British Protestant Christian missionary to China and founder of…
John Knox 500: Reformer, Pastor, Critic of Political / Religious Tyranny
2014 is the 500th anniversary of the birth of Scottish Reformer and Pastor John Knox.Knox was the leader of the Scottish reformation and the founder…
How Shall We Think of the Saints? (Approaching All Saints Day) Part 2
“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.” Psalm 116.15 Do a Google search on the word “saints” and…
How Shall We Think of the Saints? (Approaching All Saints Day) Part 1
“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.” Psalm 116.15 How should we think about the saints? November 1…
Growing Spiritually During Holy Week
Do you observe Holy Week? One third of Jesus’ teaching focus on this week. One third of his works took place during this week.…