As lesson 3 begins, we reflect on when Scripture— and memorizing it— became important…

For some of us…

• An activity (such as exercise, walking, or another time in which we could “stack” this on top of that) led us to do it.
• Our childhood- we were encouraged...

In lesson 2 of the Colossians study, George talks about the importance of studying the Scripture.

Thomas Chalmers had been a pastor for eight years before he discovered the riches of diving deep into the Word. Then, upon doing so, he determined to make the Bible the Vode Mecham (“Book of...

The first American constitution was ratified by the colony of New Haven in 1639. The entire community assembled in a newly erected barn where the eminent Puritan pastor John Davenport (1597-1670) preached and prayed earnestly—and then proposed fundamental articles for the governance of the...

This January and February, Dr. Grant set aside 4 weeks to teach the Keystones at his church, Parish Presbyterian, during the “Sunday school” hour. Rather than just talking about the Keystones, however, he chose to lead them through the 4 chapters of Colossians to illustrate how...

Reformation is a concept woven into the whole fabric of Gospel living. It was not merely a singular event in Church history, instead it is the Biblical pattern of discipleship, growth, and maturity. On this episode of the StandfastCast George and Karen look back and look ahead as they weigh the...

The practice of lifetime learning is at the heart of Karen and George’s ministry and message.  On this episode of the StandfastCast they discuss their commitment to hone the essential tools of pastoral care in their own lives as well as some of the counseling insights that they...

While George has been working through the Keystones for several years, Karen has only begun to use the method since Standfast published the journals earlier this year. On this episode of the StandfastCast she talks with George about how using the Keystones has shaped her...

On this episode of the StandfastCast George and Karen discuss one of their favorite new literary discoveries. Slightly Foxed is a small British press, a conversational podcaster, and a delightful reader’s quarterly publisher. We love them. We think you will too.

Good marriages don’t just happen. They require diligent care and unstinting attention. On this episode of the StandfastCast George and Karen talk about some of the  lessons they’ve learned and some of the habits they’ve nurtured in their 45 years as husband and wife.

A lot of people ask, “What are you reading?”

And, you know the adage, “Readers are leaders and leaders are readers.”

In this talk, George tag teams with Karen and the two discuss what they’re reading, what’s on their “wish list,” and more.