Reforming the Reformation
By Aaron Boerst
11/01/24
10mins

Reforming the Reformation

No matter how many times we hear this good news, it never stops being good news.
The Word that Frees: The Reformation's Enduring Legacy
Nicholas Hopman
Nicholas Hopman
10/31/24

The Word that Frees: The Reformation's Enduring Legacy

Our faith is precisely where Paul puts it, namely, in the blood of Christ.
Hocus Pocus, Ghost Stories, and the Lord’s Supper
Kathy Morales
Kathy Morales
10/30/24

Hocus Pocus, Ghost Stories, and the Lord’s Supper

Just as trick-or-treaters arrive at doorsteps as beggars, we come to the Lord’s table with nothing to offer but our sin and need for forgiveness.

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Luke Kjolhaug
Luke Kjolhaug
09/18/19

Knights of Faith

The question is this: Is it possible to truly believe God will give us a desirable answer to our prayers, and at the same time be OK if He doesn't?
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
09/17/19

Excuse Me, But Your Soul Is Showing

Peter showed his soul on the night when he denied knowing Jesus. Or, as I prefer to think of it, when he finally told the truth.
Kathy Morales
Kathy Morales
09/12/19

When Fear Knocks

Regardless of what our eyes, senses, and circumstances tell us, we belong to Christ, and He is with us.
Jordan Spina
Jordan Spina
09/09/19

Faith Alone: Death Itself Will Be Undone

I had been taught and believed in a God who is love, but as I walked outside that night I did not see him. I saw the stars and I felt their indifference.
Erick Sorensen
Erick Sorensen
08/26/19

Venting…. to the Glory of God

God isn’t fooled by our fake piety. He would rather have us venting honestly than faking it.
Jay Sawrie
Jay Sawrie
08/22/19

Am I Saved?

We must be careful in how we are answering this question. So often we fall into the trap of basing on our assurance on what we are currently doing or not doing.
Dominick Santore
Dominick Santore
08/19/19

God Alone Saves, Right?

This is the God of the Holy Scriptures. He is the one who repeatedly saves, always preserving his people by providing rescue in situation after situation...
Matt Kroelinger
Matt Kroelinger
08/14/19

The Obsessive-Compulsive God

God isn't satisfied when we turn our backs on Him. No, he takes the initiative and goes after us. In fact, he obsesses over us.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
08/04/19

What Can the Church Do in Times of Violence?

It is a strange irony, but in a world drunk on violence, it is only on the cross of violence that there is hope for peace in our world.
Zack James Cole
Zack James Cole
07/22/19

On the Quarterdeck

Did the suffering stop? No. It actually got worse. The commands of what exercise to do next sped up and intensified for both of us. The Guide was allowing himself to be smoked with me.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
07/21/19

What Can Two Jewish Women Teach Us About Worship Today?

In the church, the main actor in worship is not the Christian but Christ.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
07/15/19

Can the Church Save Singing? Three Simple Recommendations

Imagine yourself at an advanced age. What do you want to remember when you’ve forgotten virtually everything else? Sing that.
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