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26 Aug

Praying through Depression

August 26, 2024
By Joe Tyrpak

This post by Joe Tyrpak comes from Gospel Meditations for Prayer (Day 8).“Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me?” (Psalm 42:5) Discouragement—even depression—is a normal experience for God’s people, and prayer is...

13 Aug

Devotional Thoughts

Back to School. Back to the Gospel.

August 20, 2024
By Church Works Media

It’s that time of year...Back-to-School! As this season gets underway, most parents are busy preparing their children for another year of learning and growth. While new backpacks, school supplies, and convenient (but healthy) lunches feel like pressing needs, there is...

05 Aug

Devotional Thoughts

The Woman at the Well: A Purposeful Encounter

August 2, 2024
By Chris Anderson

This post by Chris Anderson comes from The God Who Satisfies (chapter 1, “A Divine Appointment,” pp. 22–24).“ left Judea and departed again for Galilee. And he had to pass through Samaria. So he came to a town of Samaria...

29 Jul

Devotional Thoughts

Why Does Life Feel Meaningless?

July 27, 2024
By Joe Tyrpak

This post by Joe Tyrpak comes from Gospel Meditations on Creation (Day 19: “Creation’s Monotony”).“The sun rises, and the sun goes down, and hastens to the place where it rises.” (Ecclesiastes 1:4) Creation certainly fills us with wonder and awe. But...

22 Jul

Devotional Thoughts

“Adventure Is Out There!”

July 19, 2024
By Chris Anderson

This post by Chris Anderson comes from Gospel Meditations for Young Adults (Day 1).“And God blessed them. And God said to them, ‘Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it, and have dominion over the fish of...

15 Jul

Announcements

Events, Conferences, and Concerts: Our Team Can Help

August 20, 2024
By Church Works Media

Chris Anderson and Church Works Media recently led worship at the GARBC (General Association of Regular Baptist Churches) national conference in Elgin, IL. This yearly event aims to equip and revitalize individuals in their ministries. We were thrilled to be...

08 Jul

Devotional Thoughts

Struggling with Contentment?

July 8, 2024
By Abby Huffstutler

This post by Abby Huffstutler comes from Gospel Meditations on the Psalms (Day 10: “Don’t Fret”).“Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; fret not yourself over the one who prospers in his way.” (Psalm 37:7)I know I’m...

01 Jul

Devotional Thoughts

Separation, Cooperation, and Schism

July 1, 2024
By Chris Anderson

This post by Chris Anderson comes from Gospel Meditations for the Church (Day 14).“We ought to support people like these.” (3 John 8)Christian separation is essential. And sometimes sinful. The same can be said of Christian cooperation. It’s both a...

17 Jun

Devotional Thoughts

The Awesome Privilege of Praying to the Father

June 17, 2024
By Chris Anderson

This post by Chris Anderson comes from Gospel Meditations for Prayer (Day 4: “Pray to the Father”).“Your Father knows what you need before you ask him.” (Matthew 6:8)In Matthew 5–7 the Lord Jesus introduced the “platform” of His kingdom. He...

13 Jun

Announcements

Church Works Media Welcomes Filmmaker Pete Hansen

June 13, 2024
By Chris Anderson

Church Works Media is thrilled to add Pete Hansen to the ministry team. As an award-winning filmmaker and storyteller, Pete is best known for producing the Dispatches from the Front Christian missions documentary series with Tim Keesee and Frontline Missions....