The Shroud of Turin, Apologetics, and the Resurrection
By Adam Francisco
04/23/25
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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.
What does Pope Francis’ Death Mean to Protestants?
Bruce Hillman
Bruce Hillman
04/22/25

What does Pope Francis’ Death Mean to Protestants?

While I disagree with many things Francis did and believed, I think he deserves credit for this: Francis showed us what Christian leadership can look like.
A Review of The Big Relief: The Urgency of Grace for a Worn-Out World
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
04/22/25

A Review of The Big Relief: The Urgency of Grace for a Worn-Out World

Dave weaves together music, movies, and documentaries to illustrate all the ways we seek relief—and then, full and free, he connects our need to Christ’s gift.

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John Bombaro
John Bombaro
11/01/20

Jesus Did Not “Pass Away”: On Preaching Death and Dying

Faithful preachers should remain steadfast in the biblical categories and terminology and preach the reality of death.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
10/30/20

Hosea and Flannery O’Connor

This is an excerpt from “Unveiling Mercy: 365 Daily Devotions Based on Insights from Old Testament Hebrew” written by Chad Bird (1517 Publishing, 2020). Used with permission.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
10/29/20

How God Wants to Be Known By Us

We need a God who acts for us, each of us in particular. We need a God who sticks to His Word that He will never abandon or forsake us.
Craig Donofrio
Craig Donofrio
10/28/20

Reasons to Rejoice in 2020

This earth is not the place where your promise is to be found. Rejoice because the kingdom of God comes to you!
Luke Kjolhaug
Luke Kjolhaug
10/27/20

The Power of the Swipe

When your identity is tied up in the judgment of others—you're in deep trouble. Because, however well-curated and photo-shopped your life may be, sooner or later someone is going to look at you, they'll swipe, and they'll move on.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
10/27/20

Killing in the Name of

God uses the fifth commandment to protect us from selfishness, prevent us from only thinking about our needs, and to drive us to Christ and our neighbors.
Scott Davis
Scott Davis
10/26/20

In My First 100 Days

Jesus is better than all the politicians. He fulfills all his campaign promises. In fact, he’s willing to die to complete His work of redemption.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
10/23/20

The City of God

God's city is beautiful because God has constructed it to offer eternal safety to all weary sinners.
Dominick Santore
Dominick Santore
10/22/20

What Does God Get?

We need to remember that we belong to God by Grace Alone. It’s not by our best works. Not by the sweat of our brow, it’s not even by our best attempts to repent.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
10/22/20

Everyone Wants to Get to Heaven, But No One Wants to Die

Jesus will strengthen and encourage us because he is true life, and life has defeated death.
Pete Lange
Pete Lange
10/21/20

Christian Freedom and Our Righteousness

We now stand holy and blameless before our Heavenly Father as his own dear children, and we are set free to serve our neighbor in love.
Brad Soenksen
Brad Soenksen
10/21/20

God’s Aliens

Christians are in a unique position to show the world something truly other-worldly. We are free from living in our world as if it contained all there is.
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