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The Number 666 and God's Christmas Math

12/13/18

1 min read

By Chad Bird

If there’s a time of year to grasp the significance of this number, it’s now. Because the birth of Jesus casts light on the dark meaning of 666. And, most importantly, the birth of God’s Son is the death of that number’s power over us.
Unwrapping Four Hebrew Words Before Christmas

12/05/18

1 min read

By Chad Bird

As the church gathers in worship, however, different words reverberate in readings, hymns, and homilies. These words beckon us to get dirty.
Why You Should Never Throw a Party for God

12/01/18

1 min read

By Chad Bird

There’s no watch on the Lord’s wrist. No iPhone in the back pocket of his blue jeans. He did create time; it was his idea. But for him “the right time” is never our time. From our perspective, he’s either way too early or—more usually—way too late.
The Most Frightening Question God Can Ask Us

11/14/18

1 min read

By Chad Bird

But I can’t evade the question. And neither can you. Because every day God puts it to us. We don’t hear his voice, but nevertheless his voice echoes within us. Asking, prying, confronting us: What do you want me to do for you?
A Cynic Walks into a Church

11/08/18

1 min read

By Chad Bird

The more that we hear the law, the more we recognize others as those who, like us, are torn and tattered by the wounds of sin and brokenness.

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