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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Bruce Hillman
Bruce Hillman
04/12/19

You Can’t Always Outrun the Pain. That’s OK.

Have you ever read the Old Testament book of Lamentations? It’s not one of those Bible books that tend to make it too often onto devotional lists, sermon schedules or motivational posters.
Scott Davis
Scott Davis
04/11/19

Hunger and Thirsting

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness.” We hear those words on the lips of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. But, too often we misunderstand what he’s saying.
Daniel Emery Price
Daniel Emery Price
04/10/19

Christ Is Still Holding Fast

To keep me from becoming conceited because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to harass me, to keep me from becoming conceited.
Martin Luther
Martin Luther
04/09/19

The Truly Good Shepherd

You have heard that after his sufferings and death Christ our Lord arose from the dead and entered upon, and was enthroned in, an immortal existence.
Dominick Santore
Dominick Santore
04/08/19

Un-Joyfully God's

How many of you Christians out there are barely holding it together? I know the inclination should be towards joy and hope, but for some of us, it's not.
Paul Dunk
Paul Dunk
04/05/19

Why I Probably Won't Write A Book On Prayer

Well it's simple really. I don't pray enough. I don't mean "enough" in the chronological sense like there is actually a right amount of prayer.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
04/02/19

The Unhappy Creed of the Religion of Acquisition

The prophets of old were right: we do resemble what we revere. Our anthropology is hijacked by materialism. We become just stuff who consume stuff and hope to have enough stuff to make life worth it.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
03/28/19

Jesus Only Gives

When we're under stress, when we're weighed down by responsibilities, and when we feel like nobody cares and no one can help us, we run to God.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
03/27/19

The God Who Bottles Our Tears

One of my jobs in high school was helping local ranchers work cattle. We’d vaccinate, cut off horns, castrate, mark their ears, and brand them.
Matt Johnson
Matt Johnson
03/26/19

Why Bad News Is Good News

Martin Luther knew something about economics. Well, God’s economics anyway.
Bonnie Petroschuk
Bonnie Petroschuk
03/25/19

What If It’s None Of My Business?

As far back as I can remember, even as a small child, I have desperately tried to understand what God’s expectations or requirements are regarding my behavior.
Martin Luther
Martin Luther
03/21/19

Agree With Your Enemy

Paul describes this faith in most significant words, namely, when we cry Abba! Father! For in the spirit of fear it is not possible to cry, for we can scarcely open our mouth or mumble.
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