Blog

01 Oct

Brick by Brick: The Lasting Benefits of Expository Preaching

October 1, 2020
By Chris Anderson

I recently read an excerpt from Paul Wolfe’s My God Is True! which provides an encouraging reminder of the importance and power of patient, long-term faithfulness in preaching the Word. Wolfe encourages preachers not to seek to “wow”...

02 Sep

Perspective

People Need the Lord

September 2, 2020
By Chris Anderson

Pastor Alex Montoya has ministered in the inner city of Los Angeles for almost 50 years. In his book Preaching with Passion he addresses the need of the pastor to proclaim the Word of God with zeal, not a dry,...

16 Jun

Perspective

My First Stillborn Memorial Service

June 16, 2020
By Chris Anderson

I have led a lot of funeral services during my twenty-plus years of ministry. Each one is painful and beautiful in its own way. Each one gives a unique opportunity to comfort the family, honor the deceased, and...

05 Jun

Perspective

Grace > Race

June 5, 2020
By Chris Anderson

As if our country weren't facing enough challenges with COVID-19 and the economic downturn it caused, racial tensions have again erupted. I say "again," because they never completely disappear, and perhaps they won't on this side of heaven;...

29 May

Devotional Thoughts

The Virtue of Gentleness

May 29, 2020
By Chris Anderson

This reading by Chris Anderson comes from Gospel Meditations for Fathers (Day 16), but it's fitting for all Christians—perhaps especially church leaders—as we try to emerge from quarantine with our varied opinions, consciences, and fears.

14 May

Perspective

Galaxies and Glitter: A Parable on Preaching

May 14, 2020
By Chris Anderson

Imagine enrolling in a course on astronomy. Say you’re curious about what's out there—the identity of prominent stars, the vastness of the Milky Way, and so on. You want to be able to point out more than the...

30 Apr

Devotional Thoughts

“I Scarce Can Take It In”

April 30, 2020
By Chris Anderson

We just introduced Gospel Meditations on Creation (available now to order). Here is a preview of Day 3 from Chris Anderson. Read John 19:1–30 “There was darkness over all the land.”...

28 Apr

Announcements

Endorsements for GOSPEL MEDITATIONS ON CREATION

April 30, 2020
By Chris Anderson

We're grateful for these kind endorsements of our newest devotional Gospel Meditations on Creation. Grace! “Full of biblical wisdom, these short meditations offer both challenge and comfort. More, they lift...

22 Apr

Announcements

Introducing GOSPEL MEDITATIONS ON CREATION with Astronaut Jeff Williams

April 30, 2020
By Chris Anderson

Church Works Media is thrilled to announce the publishing of our latest devotional, Gospel Meditations on Creation. Joe Tyrpak and I are joined this time by co-author Jeff Williams. Jeff is a devout Christian who also happens to...

16 Apr

Perspective

Quarantine: Nothing New Under the Sun

April 17, 2020
By Chris Anderson

"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times." Dickens' timeless statement aptly describes my feelings about the response of Christians to the COVID-19 crisis. I've been encouraged to see churches adapt so...