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17 Dec

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...

04 Dec

Devotional Thoughts

Time Flies

January 28, 2025
By Chris Anderson

We just introduced Gospel Meditations for Young Adults (available now to preorder). Here is a preview of Day 4 from Chris Anderson. Read Psalm 90. “So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom.” (Psalm 90:12) I...

27 Nov

Announcements, Perspective

Introducing “Gospel Meditations for Young Adults”

January 28, 2025
By Chris Anderson

Every generation tends to think they have it harder than everyone else. We’ve all heard the joke about how our parents had to walk to school. In the snow. Uphill. Both ways. As the father of four daughters who are now...

19 Nov

Devotional Thoughts

The Value of a Soul

February 28, 2020
By Chris Anderson

Matthew 16:26 is sometimes obscured by the epic texts that surround it. Matthew 16 contains Peter’s proclamation that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of the living God (v. 16). It contains Jesus’ promise to build His church and lay...

12 Nov

Devotional Thoughts, Perspective

For the Sake of His Name

February 28, 2020
By Chris Anderson
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This week, Chris Anderson is traveling in Indonesia with two young families from the church he pastors who are praying, strategizing, and planning to move there. This excerpt from Gospel Mediations for Missions is a fitting thought for the occasion! “Why...

06 Nov

Devotional Thoughts

Jars of Clay: A Philosophy of Grace vs. Glory

November 6, 2019
By Chris Anderson
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During my theological training, I regularly heard challenges on the need to be exceptional for the glory of God. I was taught that excellence was a cardinal Christian virtue, which honestly did me a world of good. I heard that it...

31 Oct

Devotional Thoughts

A Stack of Bibles

November 6, 2019
By Chris Anderson
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When I was a kid, we would say (rather irreverently, I admit), "I swear on a stack of Bibles." The meaning was as clear as "I swear on my mother's grave": The speaker was telling the truth—or at least wanted...

03 Oct

Perspective

Grow to Shrink

February 28, 2020
By Chris Anderson

It's natural for pastors to equate increasing numbers with ministry success. I'd like to challenge that idea a bit, beginning with an illustration from my own family. This summer I "married off" the oldest of my four daughters. When I finished...

08 Aug

Devotional Thoughts

Groaning Grace

February 28, 2020
By Chris Anderson

The modern church doesn't lament well. The churches in which I grew up tended to omit "downer" Psalms in favor of those that we consider to be more "uplifting." If we're honest, we're almost embarrassed by the negativity of Psalms of...