By Bradley Gray

01/10/25

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Good News That Moves You

The gospel gives us faith, hope, and love, all of which proceed from Christ’s death and resurrection.

Seth Moorman

01/09/25

Redemption's Party

As you step into the days ahead, remember this: no matter how lost you may feel, you have a God who seeks you out, celebrates your return, and rejoices over you.

Wade Johnston

01/08/25

My Father's Business

Be relieved, whatever has had you anxious. He is with us and about his Father’s business, which is your salvation.

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Wade Johnston

12/08/21

The Lord Will Relent

The thought of losing even one of those for whom his Son died pains God beyond belief, and the angels rejoice when even one of his children repents.

Sam P. Schuldheisz

12/06/21

Christ’s Incarnation and the Imagination

Jesus is both the image bearer and the image giver. In Jesus’ incarnation we are redeemed and re-imaged.

Jeffrey Pulse

12/05/21

Old Testament: Zephaniah 3:14-20 (Advent 3: Series C)

Waiting is not easy, but after waiting a long time, one would at least expect us to be ready when the time came.

Peter Nafzger

12/05/21

Gospel: Luke 7:18-28 (29-35) (Advent 3: Series C)

Sometimes it is the unnamed characters in the Bible who can most help present-day readers find their own place in the biblical story.

Justin Rossow

12/05/21

Epistle: Philippians 4:4-7 (Advent 3: Series C)

Even though they have reasons to fear, the peace of God that transcends all other reasons now guards, patrols, and garrisons their hearts and minds.

Dominick Santore

12/04/21

Are We Ready?

Getting ready for Christ’s coming is a practice in humility.

Steven Paulson

12/03/21

Implications of the Incarnation: The Incarnation is New Creation

Each week during this year’s Advent series, we will take a look at a specific implication of Christ’s incarnation. This week, we will discover how God reaffirms the goodness of his creation by making all things new in the incarnation.

Wade Johnston

12/02/21

The Days Are Coming

“The days are coming,” and God said it. God, who kept his promise that Christ would come at Christmas.

John Bombaro

12/01/21

Advent's Double Helix

There is no other transitionary event in human history that warrants three full months of focused attention and persistent acknowledgment than the incarnation of the Son of God.

Ken Sundet Jones

11/30/21

The Antidote to "Sadvent"

If Jesus is indeed the same yesterday, today, and forever, everything his enfleshment brings is already assured: life, salvation, and forgiveness.

Kevin Hale

11/29/21

Waiting and Fulfillment and Surprise

In Advent we wait, in Christmas we rejoice over the coming of Christ in the fulfillment of the promises, and in Epiphany we celebrate the surprise, the manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles.

Jeffrey Pulse

11/28/21

Old Testament: Malachi 3:1-7b (Advent 2: Series C)

The Messenger is coming—must come—because the LORD God has promised, and He is unchanging and always faithful no matter how unfaithful His people may be.

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