Stand Firm, Shepherd Well (Military)
Stand Firm and Shepherd Well

Humble Leadership and Steadfast Faith in a Changing World By Dr. Mike CunninghamScripture: 1 Peter 5:1–14America at 250: Where Do We Go from Here? What will keep the church faithful in a changing world? We may think first about stronger institutions, gifted leaders, better strategies, or greater influence. Those things can have value. Yet when […]
Faithful Through the Fire (Military)
Faithful Through the Fire

Trusting Our Faithful Creator Through Suffering Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12–19America at 250: Where Do We Go from Here?By Dr. Mike Cunningham When life becomes painful, a question often rises to the surface: Where is God? We tried to do what was right, yet the relationship became strained. We acted with integrity, yet the opportunity disappeared. […]
Because Christ Has Already Won (Military)
Because Christ Has Already Won

Living Faithfully in the Victory of Jesus Christ Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18–4:11America at 250: Where Do We Go from Here?By Dr. Mike Cunningham It is easy to live as though the future depends on the next election, court decision, or cultural controversy. We watch the news, see familiar convictions challenged, and wonder what kind of […]
A Better Answer for an Angry Age (Military)
A Better Answer for an Angry Age

Courageous Truth, Gentle Witness Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8–17America at 250: Where Do We Go from Here?By Dr. Mike Cunningham Our age is angry. Public debate often sounds less like neighbors reasoning together and more like enemies preparing for battle. Social media rewards insults. News and commentary package outrage as entertainment. Political disagreements divide families, friendships, […]
Faithful Citizens and Free Servants (Military)
Faithful Citizens and Free Servants

How should Christians live under imperfect leaders and changing governments? Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11–25 What should Christians do when those in authority are dishonest, unjust, incompetent, or hostile to biblical convictions? The question may concern a president, governor, military commander, employer, or local official. Should Christians withdraw from public life, respond with anger, obey every […]