Mary's Humility and the Hope of a Savior
By Wade Johnston
12/18/24
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Mary's Humility and the Hope of a Savior

Jesus rests in a manger in the days to come, but don’t be fooled.
Ambrose of Milan: Advent Hymn Writer and Preacher of Christ
Joshua Miller
Joshua Miller
12/17/24

Ambrose of Milan: Advent Hymn Writer and Preacher of Christ

Ambrose's preaching continues to ring out in churches around the world, especially during Advent when we sing his magnificent, proclamatory hymn, "Savior of the Nations, Come."
Life in the Bleak Midwinter
Amy Mantravadi
Amy Mantravadi
12/16/24

Life in the Bleak Midwinter

The love of God is creative, always giving, always reviving.

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Daniel Emery Price
Daniel Emery Price
03/26/18

The Gracious Violence of God

Perhaps you’ve had a pastor or “Bible teacher” ask you these questions. If not, consider yourself blessed.
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.”
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
01/30/18

Love That Never Goes Cold

When we talk about love then, let us not talk about ourselves.
David Rufner
David Rufner
01/17/18

Life Wrapped in Death, Wrapped in Life.

In Adam and in us, life has been wrapped in death. But in Jesus, God has wrapped death in life.
Bonnie Petroschuk
Bonnie Petroschuk
12/20/17

I Do Not Complete Me

A friend of mine recently expressed to me his rather unique thoughts on Narcissus.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
10/05/17

Samson, Sex, and the Haircut that Saved His Life

Samson knew what he wanted when he saw it, and most of the time, living by sight, he walked like a blind man straight into an ambush.
Scott Keith
Scott Keith
09/18/17

Gospeling Souls Right into Hell

The Law though it does many things—restrains, exhorts the Christian unto righteousness, punishes—always rightly accuses and condemns sinners of their sin before a righteous, holy, and just God.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
09/12/17

The Saddest Words Ever Spoken to a Sinner

When we say, “I’ve screwed up big time. I’ve betrayed my spouse, my family, my friends. I’ve hurt lots of people,” we don’t need to hear, “Yes, you have. You need to make that right, learn to walk the talk, and act like a Christian next time."
RJ Grunewald
RJ Grunewald
09/12/17

To the Crazy Ones

Here's to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently.
Kathy Morales
Kathy Morales
08/29/17

A Salvation Insurance Policy

The sight of indulgences being bought and sold is just not something I witness on a regular basis.
Scott Keith
Scott Keith
08/07/17

Congratulations, You Are Being Rescued… Please Do Not Resist

Just when we think we had it all under control, Christ breaks into the midst of our futile efforts to save ourselves.
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