Prayer for 2025
Penna Dexter “Some people are calling it a “Vibe Shift.” Before anyone is sworn into office, we are seeing the fruits of the November election. There...
Cutting Government
Kerby Anderson Will the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) really be able to reduce the size and scope of government? There is...
Generosity
Kerby Anderson Now that Christmas is behind us, you may be thinking of any final gifts you might want to give to your church or Christian organizatio...
O Holy Night
Kerby Anderson This is Christmas week, and so I thought we might reflect on the hymn, “O Holy Night” by John Dwight. “O holy night! The stars are br...
First Noel
Kerby Anderson During this Christmas week, I have taken the time to discuss the theology of some of the Christmas hymns and carols that we sing. Today...
Detransing The Military
Penna Dexter The massive National Defense Authorization Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives last week. The Washington Stand reports that the...
Mary, Did You Know?
Kerby Anderson During this Christmas, we have been providing a theological perspective on some of the classic Christmas carols. But today, I thought...
I Heard the Bells
Kerby Anderson During the Christmas week, I like to revisit some of the Christmas carols we sing at this time of year. In this case, I not only want t...
O Come, O Come Emmanuel
Kerby Anderson The carol “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” is an English translation of a Latin hymn that is sung during Advent and Christmas. The text goes...
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Kerby Anderson It is estimated that Charles Wesley wrote over 6500 hymns. Perhaps his best-known hymn is “Hark! the Herald Angels Sing.” Over the year...
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Kerby Anderson This is Christmas week, and I thought it might be worthwhile to spend a moment to reflect on the words to the hymn, “O Little Town of B...
