Jesus: At the heart of justice
Isaiah 42 is a prophetic picture of Jesus, and it contains not only Old Testament words that pointed to the future Messiah, but words actually spoken by Jesus in […]
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Jesus: At the heart of justice
Isaiah 42 is a prophetic picture of Jesus, and it contains not only Old Testament words that pointed to the future Messiah, but words actually spoken by Jesus in […]
Grace on display that lit up my life
It was the late ‘70s, and I was a television producer for an Indiana church’s TV ministry. Our show was called “Reborn,” and it featured stories […]
College of Missionary Aviation: Preparing pilots technically and spiritually
If the term “spin training” conjures up images of an exercise class, you may want to ask the students at the College of Missionary Aviation in […]
Mourning a loss and doing the necessary work to end racism
Racism. We see it everywhere, but we experience it differently. It’s insidious. It’s soul destroying. But does it take your breath away? It should. I suspect […]
Dear to His heart
Ask just about anybody on the street to define a Christian, and most will say something like “a Christian is someone who loves God.” And that […]
National Christian Foundation givers mobilize $196 million for charities in March, April
At a time when churches and charities need it most, NCF givers have stepped up with critical support in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In March […]
Memorial Day 2020: Lest we forget…
I just completed reading through the book of Genesis, and in doing so, I was reminded of an act by Jacob that is recorded in Genesis […]
Pursuing truth until the end: Remembering Ravi Zacharias
With deep sadness, we at the National Christian Foundation mourn the passing of the great Christian apologist and our friend, Ravi Zacharias. Our prayers are with […]
Florida faith leaders see hope in face of COVID-19
Despite all the losses, challenges and restrictions brought on by the coronavirus, some faith leaders are leaning in to help find solutions to common problems. In […]
The beautiful power of authentic example
Our children are much more aware of their surroundings than we think. Even if we don’t notice it ourselves, they are picking up on conversations that […]
Keep on running the race…
The Bible is replete with images from real life that help us understand God’s principles and direction for our lives. One of the most helpful for […]
The COVID-19 Prayer: Alachua County Commissioner Chestnut delivers prayer addressing coronavirus
Commissioner Charles Chestnut asked viewers and his colleagues to bow their heads and then delivered the invocation at the beginning of the Alachua Board of County […]
A mother’s love, wisdom, and life lessons ‘caught’
As Mother’s Day arrives, I find myself reflecting more than usual on life-lessons my mom taught me. It may have to do with needing her wisdom […]
He Directs My Path…
I enjoy computers…but sometimes they can get under the skin of even the most “techy” among us, causing untold frustration! We often hear computers talked about […]
A history of Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is a holiday honoring motherhood that is observed in different forms throughout the world. The American incarnation of Mother’s Day was created by Anna […]
Why does America pray?
Why do we pray? Whether it’s smooth sailing or unsteady waters, prayer has often been used to seek wisdom, demonstrate thankfulness, and discover peace in our […]
Empty pews take a financial toll on many US congregations
As some 350,000 American churches and other houses of worship scramble to meet the spiritual and – increasingly – material needs of their members remotely, they […]
As I now am, they will be
I was privileged to grow up in church, sitting on a pew and listening to various pastors in both of the churches at which we attended […]
Preaching under the old oak tree
Parishioner Franklin Jones takes a folding aluminum rocking chair out of the trunk of his car and picks the perfect spot to set up under the […]
Heroes of the pandemic: Bread of the Mighty Food Bank steps into the gaps and takes on hunger
What is the biggest issue facing the world? COVID-19 might be the obvious answer, but what about before the coronavirus? Or after? At the top of […]
Beating coronavirus requires faith leaders to bridge gap between religion and science
While many religious communities have embraced physical distancing measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus, some still encourage gatherings despite strong public health messages that […]
We all love sunny days
I always feel sorry when I hear stories about those up north who planned their hard-earned vacations in “The Sunshine State,” only to get here and […]
How to build community while worshipping online
Calls for social distancing due to the coronavirus pandemic have forced churches to cancel weekly gatherings, with many church leaders moving worship online. To help facilitate […]
Where God Is, there is singing
I can’t imagine a world without singing. Let’s face it, both vocal and instrumental music are part of our daily lives, no matter where we live, […]