Blog

28 Mar

Gethsemane

August 1, 2024
By Chris Anderson

Gethsemane has always stirred my imagination. How could it not?Jesus’ garden prayer took place just moments after He met with the disciples in the upper room. It’s only a 10-minute walk out of the old city, across the ravine that...

27 Mar

Devotional Thoughts

Abhorring All My Sin

March 28, 2024
By Chris Anderson

We are just a few days away from Good Friday, the time when Christians all over the world remember our Savior’s death. While billions will take note of the day, views on Jesus’ crucifixion vary widely. For some, there is nothing...

10 Jan

Announcements, Devotional Thoughts

Jesus, My Shepherd—and Ours

August 1, 2024
By Chris Anderson

“Jehovah is my Shepherd,” David says in Psalm 23:1. Not a Shepherd or even the Shepherd, but my Shepherd. I love that. What an encouraging concept to consider at the beginning of a new year. It reminds me that I’m...

26 Apr

Devotional Thoughts

Does God Want You to Be Holy or Happy?

April 26, 2023
By Chris Anderson

Have you ever had the impression that God wants Christians to be holy, not happy? That spiritual growth is a duty rather than a delight? Psalm 1 says that’s just not true. The first word of the Psalter is “blessed.” It...

21 Apr

Perspective

Ron Hamilton Has Come Forth as Gold

April 21, 2023
By Chris Anderson

Renowned Christian songwriter Ron Hamilton is with Jesus. And I’m deeply moved by his passing, his ministry, and his legacy—as though we were dear friends. The truth is, we weren’t. I knew Ron the same way thousands of others know...

19 Dec

Guest Post

God, My All-Sufficient Portion: How William Carey Found Strength to Plod

December 19, 2022
By Guest Author

William Carey’s heart raced as he leaned against the railing of the Kron Princess Maria. The winds and tides had finally allowed the Danish ship to enter the Bay of Bengal on November 11, 1793. In the distance, Carey caught his...

02 Jun

Perspective

Why Biblical Hymns Are So Important

June 2, 2022
By Chris Anderson

The following transcript is an excerpt from a recent sermon by Chris Anderson called “Theology That Sticks.” You can listen to the entire sermon here. Chris’ new book by the same title is available here. Hymns Are Powerful “In short, we do...

20 Apr

Announcements

Introducing: Theology That Sticks

April 20, 2022
By Paul Keew

"Why don't we sing less and get on with the good stuff?" "Why are we singing so many new songs?" "Why in the world are we singing this?!" In his new book Theology That Sticks, pastor, hymn-writer ("His Robes for Mine"),...

25 Dec

Devotional Thoughts

Jesus: The Coming of Grace and Glory

August 1, 2024
By Chris Anderson

We live between two epic events—in a meadow between two Mountains. Titus 2:11-14 says so. It's a Christmas text. And a prophetic text. And a Christian-living text. And it's under-appreciated. Jesus' First, Gracious Appearance: We Have a Savior! (v. 11) Paul tells...

03 Dec

Announcements

My Call to Full-Time Missions

December 3, 2021
By Chris Anderson

After nearly 25 years of pastoral ministry, I'm transitioning to a new ministry role as Senior VP of Global Opportunities with Biblical Ministries Worldwide (BMW), based here in Atlanta. My burden for missions has steadily grown over the last 12 years. Now,...