Archive Index

A catalog of past articles that remain available.

Spirituality

A Beginner's Guide to the Christian Classics
by Gary Fawver
Can writers from long ago—some even medieval monks—help me grow spiritually? Gary Fawver shows us how to reap great benefit from the Christian classics.

A Life Hid with Christ
by Carole Spencer
The Quaker voice of Hannah Whitall Smith has influenced lives far beyond the circles of her denomination, and her ministry now extends well into its second century.

Silence in the Noise of Living
by J. Brent Bill
In a busy, noisy world, can we find silence and refreshment for our mind and spirit?

Ten Reasons I Pray (Plus Ten Hindrances)
by Marcile Crandall
Why do you pray? Is it more than just a habit? Marcile Crandall shares her reasons along with ten difficulties that accompany the process of prayer.

Outreach

What Did Jesus Do to Draw a Crowd?
by Matt Chesnes
How does the ministry of Jesus offer an example for churches today?

The Emergent Church: What Is It?
by Karla Morton
We hear and see the word emergent these days in many places relating to less traditional ways of “doing church.” Karla Morton talks about the emerging church.

Both Inward and Outward
by Jose Luis Avendano
If the church becomes a social service agency or a religious ghetto, it has missed the mark.

Justice & Righteousness: Separation Spells Failure
by Jean Thomas
Take a historical overview of the Great Commission's inseparable twins.

Poverty of Love
by Josh Reid
“What we fail to realize is that our own apathy is the most severe form of poverty.”

Social Responsibility

Development Work: Not My Idea
by Debby Thomas
Daily prayer about the problem of poverty became the seedbed of new ideas.

Did I Visit Palestine or Israel?
by Michael Huber
Michael Huber shares a picture of the Holy Land colored by experiences from time recently spent there and by a concern for the teenagers and children on both sides of the conflict.

Problem-Solving Skills of the Poor
Needed at the Table
by Philip DeVol
Bringing together people from all classes to solve problems will be difficult and challenging, but it will be a transforming experience for everyone who participates.

God's Silence Broken
by Carl Ralston
On a trip to Thailand, Carl Ralston heard God speaking to his heart about the sex-trade industry in that part of the world. Learn about Carl's response.

Racism—Surely Not I, Lord?
by David C. Byrne
How far do you have to look to find racism?

Materialism Is as American as Apple Pie!
by Tom Sine
Materialism might be American, but is it Christian?

Friends (Quaker)

The Top Ten Reasons I'm a Quaker
by Gregg Koskela
Gregg Koskela was not born into the Friends Church so his ten reasons for being a Quaker don't include genealogy.

The Top Ten Ways Quakers Make Me Crazy
by Gregg Koskela
Is there anything about your denomination that drives you a little crazy? A completely committed Quaker shares his top ten.

An Introduction to John Woolman
by Michael Birkel
Let the words of John Woolman be a part of your journey to spiritual transformation.

Christian Living

Does Your Mom Still Clip Your Toenails?
by Joseph & Stephanie Thouvenel
A young married couple suggests ten questions to ask before you say “I do.”

On Being a Safe Male
by Stan Thornburg
“Where are the safe males in this world—the ones women can relate to in absolute safety?” Stan Thornburg asks this question and then offers helpful guidelines for following Christ's example in safe male/female relationships.

Postmodernism: Taste and See that the Lord Is Good
by Bruce Bishop
What is postmodernism anyway? And how do we as committed Christians deal with it? Bruce Bishop addresses these questions and points out that postmodernism is not all bad!

Understanding the Bible

A Persistent Grace (an Old Testament overview)
by Tim Goodfellow
Step back and take a look at the big picture of the Old Testament. Tim Goodfellow shares part one of a two-part synopsis of the Bible.

A Persistent Grace, part 2
by Tim Goodfellow
An overview of the New Testament continues to reveal God's stubborn love for us.

Curse Your Enemies! A Christian Confronts the Psalms of Imprecation
by Gerald Wilson
Can a Christian conscientiously pray all of Psalm 139—including the call for God to kill the wicked? Gerald Wilson deals with some hard questions about the “psalms of cursing.”