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13 Aug

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...

10 Jun

Devotional Thoughts

Real Men Are Gentle

January 22, 2025
By Chris Anderson

This post by Chris Anderson comes from Gospel Meditations for Fathers (Day 16: “The Virtue of Gentleness”).“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from...

06 May

Devotional Thoughts, Guest Post

Rest for the Weary

January 21, 2025
By Guest Author

This excerpt by Hannah Anderson comes from Gospel Meditations for Mothers (Day 23).The last several weeks have been particularly busy ones, and as a result, I’ve found myself feeling out of sorts, irritable, and generally put upon. You know what...

29 Apr

Devotional Thoughts

A Mother’s Love: God’s Love on Display

January 21, 2025
By Joe Tyrpak

This post by Joe Tyrpak comes from Gospel Meditations for Women (Day 11: “God Compares Himself to a Mother”).Throughout the Bible, God (Who is not human, so neither male nor female) consistently reveals Himself as Father rather than Mother, King...

08 Apr

Devotional Thoughts

A Beautifully Mundane Life

January 21, 2025
By Chris Anderson

This post by Chris Anderson comes from Gospel Meditations for Mothers (Day 4).We live in the day of the superlative. Normalcy is so twentieth century. Everything today must be “hard core” or “radical” or “extreme,” even in the church. (Bonus...

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...

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"),...

20 Apr

Announcements, Guest Post

Jesus Never Sinned—Not Once!

August 1, 2024
By Guest Author

We just released a brand new devotional for kids (available now to preorder)! Here is an excerpt from Day 10 by Bob and Sarah Roberts. Read Hebrews 7:26 "He appeared in order to take away sins; and in him there is no...

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 preach the...

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