Take a break

If you need a cup of rejuvenation, there’s a place to go

Flyers from the 1940s, including one with instructions for people of Japanese ancestry

Ancestors and aliens

In a country where almost everyone traces their ancestry back to immigrants, the United States should have special regard for those who find it necessary to cross borders.

Big Words: a sepia version of a letter to the editor and response from The Christian Family Companion in January of 1869

From the publisher

Bringing the gospel to life

It’s both surprising and amusing how snarky our ancestors were.

Book with photos and text, including the masthead of The Gospel Messenger.

From the publisher

A peek into the past

Perhaps these notes will inspire you to dig into your own congregation’s history

Circles and squares in many colors and patterns

From the publisher

Practicing Pentecost

It’s a low-key church holiday. What can we expect?

Stained glass window with praying hands in the middle of a cross

From the publisher

Hope

I am afraid… but…

Sunset behind an airplane wing, with lights below

From the publisher

Soul keeper

The Bible has little to say about a good night’s sleep. When should we rest, and when should we be vigilant?

Magazine rack with many copies of Messenger

From the publisher

Hundreds and thousands

More than a hundred writers contributed to Messenger magazine in 2024: historians, theologians, storytellers, and essayists

Folded paper boat with Wendy McFadden's signature on it between clouds and rough ocean waves

From the publisher

Notes to the church

Small essays like paper boats sailing from my
house to yours

From the publisher

Animated by the Spirit

Come, Holy Spirit