Chris Anderson, Author at Church Works Media

26 Feb

Succinct, Stirring, Christ-Saturated Theology: “He Will Hold Me Fast”

February 28, 2020
By Chris Anderson

Matt Merker's "He Will Hold Me Fast" has quickly become a beloved hymn of Christ's church. It's so encouraging, so soothing, so hope-building. And because of Matt's exceptional writing, it's so Christ-filled. The first two stanzas of the song were written...

20 Feb

Devotional Thoughts

God Has Spoken

February 20, 2020
By Chris Anderson

So far, Church Works Media has published over 50 hymns and songs. Some are more familiar, some less. One of my favorites is still kind of unknown: "God Has Spoken." Scripture describes several ways in which God has revealed Himself to...

12 Feb

Perspective

The Blessing of Ordination

February 28, 2020
By Chris Anderson

Killian Hill Baptist Church had the distinct privilege of ordaining a man to the gospel ministry last weekend. By God's grace, we're going to have several similar opportunities over the next year. It was a great time to reflect on...

04 Feb

Announcements, Perspective

A New Hymn about an Old Promise

February 28, 2020
By Chris Anderson

"I will build My church..." (Matthew 16:18) This momentous promise by our Savior is one of my favorite texts of the Scriptures. I've prayed it innumerable times, asking the Lord to keep His promise by building the local churches in which...

30 Jan

Perspective

My Two Cents on the G3 Conference

July 20, 2024
By Chris Anderson

A few weeks ago, Church Works Media was able to participate in the 2020 G3 Conference. For those unfamiliar with the conference (as I was until just a few years ago, despite living in Atlanta), the G3 Conference is primarily...

22 Jan

Perspective

Human Life Is Sacred. Remember.

February 28, 2020
By Chris Anderson

Today is "National Sanctity of Human Life Day," so designated in 1984 by President Ronald Reagan in response to the Supreme Court's ruling in Roe v. Wade, which legalized abortion on January 22, 1973. Forty-seven years and over 60 million...

01 Jan

Perspective

Parenting with Authority, Affection, and Affirmation

February 28, 2020
By Chris Anderson

God has given my wife Lori and me four amazing daughters. Raising them has been the most important thing I've done or will do. I love being a pastor. I look back fondly on my years as a church planter....

25 Dec

Devotional Thoughts

Wise Men: Gentiles Who Sought the Savior

February 28, 2020
By Chris Anderson

I love nativity scenes. My family has several, from a porcelain “Avon” series to a colorful “Cracker Barrel” collection, to an unbreakable “Little People” set made for little hands. None of it is fine art, but it wouldn’t feel quite...

17 Dec

Devotional Thoughts

Angels: God’s Faithful and Former Messengers

February 28, 2020
By Chris Anderson

You could argue that everybody but Jesus is an “extra” in the Christmas story. The narrative of the incarnation has but one Hero. But that’s not to say that those with supporting roles were chosen at random. No, every detail...

11 Dec

Devotional Thoughts

The Shepherds: Nobody and Everybody

December 17, 2019
By Chris Anderson
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We give a lot of thought to “staging” in the modern world. Weddings are choreographed to look “just so.” Events like graduations are designed and rehearsed to be both beautiful and meaningful. Every “State of the Union” address features some...

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