The Gift of Music: Common Grace and Common Ground

Randy Newman (1956-2024)


Music is a great gift but a poor god.

 

Nurturing Genuine Gratitude in Your Home

Mary Pope


It is a classic ritual. Mom nudges child and prompts, “What do you say?” Child obliges with a polite, sheepish “Thank you.” Satisfied, they move on.

But might something be missing here?


Looking Along and at Everything

A Reflection


If you are a Christian, how often do you celebrate that you are born again, and amazingly, know God personally as Savior and Lord.

Why Do We Need Disagreement?

Cameron McAllister


When we introduce someone to Jesus, we are asking them to consider changing their life. 

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Advent may still feel a little way off, but it’s not too early to begin preparing your heart for the season.


This year, the C.S. Lewis Institute invites you to experience Advent through one of the world’s most beloved works of sacred music.

eX-skeptic Podcast: Episode #157: Atheist Tries on Christianity


For Stuart Tettemer, atheism wasn't a rebellion against God. It was simply the conclusion that seemed most reasonable. Raised in a Christian home, Stuart gradually drifted away from faith and eventually embraced atheism, finding intellectual confidence in the arguments of the New

Atheists and a materialistic understanding of reality.

Grace and Gratitude

Monthly Mindset


In His grace, God is willing to forgive us and bless us, despite the fact that we fall short of living righteously.

Our response to God’s grace is gratitude and love.

 

Upcoming Global Event

November 13

8:00 PM ET

VIRTUAL


CSLI presents Climbing Mt. Ararat: Why Noah’s Ark and The Flood Still Matter Today


Noah’s Ark has returned to the headlines as new research explores possible locations of the ancient Ark in eastern Turkey. Intrigued by these developments, and by the biblical and archaeological questions they raise, Dr. Joel Woodruff traveled to Turkey in September 2026 to climb Mt. Ararat, investigate proposed Ark sites, and consider the evidence in light of Scripture.

Upcoming Local Events

 

Eagle & Child Society - Wheaton 

November 7, 2026 | Chicago, IL | Info & Register

Pastors Praying Luncheon

November 9, 2026 | Central PA, LA| Info & Register

Salt & Light - Gospel Living in the Workplace

November 12, 2026 | Chicago, IL | Info & Register

Conversational Apologetic

November 12, 2026 | Chicago, IL | Info & Register

Eagle & Child Society - Chicago

November 13, 2026 | Chicago, IL | Info & Register

Reading the Scriptures with Heart, Soul, Mind & Strength

November 14, 2026 | Seattle, WA | Info & Register

 
 
 
 

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