The Resurrection Should be Terrifying
By Joel Hess
04/25/25
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The Resurrection Should be Terrifying

It's one thing to hope for a new reality; it's quite another to stand before it, no matter how wonderful.
Risen Indeed: Beyond a Reasonable Doubt, Part 1
Brian W. Thomas
Brian W. Thomas
04/24/25

Risen Indeed: Beyond a Reasonable Doubt, Part 1

If Jesus rose from the dead, then his claims about himself and his promises to humanity warrant serious attention and response.
The Shroud of Turin, Apologetics, and the Resurrection
Adam Francisco
Adam Francisco
04/23/25

The Shroud of Turin, Apologetics, and the Resurrection

It’s easy to understand the allure of the shroud. In a skeptical age, a physical relic that appears to bear the imprint of the risen Christ seems like proof positive of the faith.

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Cindy Koch
Cindy Koch
03/05/18

The Hardest Part of Being a Christian

We are no longer controlled by sin as He moves our lips to speak love and forgiveness. We are passive as He acts out His words and His salvation for us.
Bob Hiller
Bob Hiller
03/02/18

Religion That Helps You Die

Now, resurrection can only follow upon death. The good news is, it will!
Wade Johnston
Wade Johnston
03/01/18

A High Priest for the Naked and Exposed

How does that sit with you? It frightens me. Naked, exposed in the eyes of the One to Whom I must give account?
Ryan Couch
Ryan Couch
02/28/18

Sanctified By Faith

As sinful humans, we are adept at taking what God gives as gift and making it into a work. Nowhere is this made more evident than in the universally misunderstood doctrine of sanctification.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
02/27/18

The Weak Bridegroom and His Disreputable Bride

“Church is set free in Christ, in short, to revel in her irrelevance to the ways of the world’s power and wisdom.
Zack James Cole
Zack James Cole
02/26/18

Knowing is Half the Battle

I cannot recall how many times I sang along to this theme song, punching and kicking as a kid in the 80s. But much of my desire to join the Marine Corps had its genesis in the 80s cartoon “G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero.”
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
02/25/18

Trying Hard to Pretend We're Good People

Jesus becomes who you are and you become who he is. His kindness and patience and courage are given to you, and your lust and meanness and impatience are reckoned to him.
Kevin McClain
Kevin McClain
02/23/18

The Perfect Sacrifice

Jesus’ sacrificial death is the perfect sacrifice because He is sinless, the spotless Lamb, and it is for you.
Joel Hess
Joel Hess
02/22/18

Beware It's a Trap

Let us preach Christ and Him crucified to the masses.
Cindy Koch
Cindy Koch
02/21/18

Create In Me a Clean Heart

Christ exchanged His excellent love, His wonderful heart, for my shameful adultery with you.
Brian W. Thomas
Brian W. Thomas
02/16/18

Ashes to Alleluias: Welcome to the Lenten Season

God has given us a way out of our plight of “ashes to ashes, dust to dust.” It is the way of the cross.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
02/15/18

Dying Is Greater Than Fighting

“The strongest person in the room doesn't win the fight," she said, "it’s whoever's the meanest…” I was fifteen years old when my aunt taught me that.
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