Church Attendance Increases in New Study—But Can We Trust It?
By Bruce Hillman
05/09/25
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Church Attendance Increases in New Study—But Can We Trust It?

We needn’t fear statistics and studies as palm readings into a certain future. God is God, and his Spirit is alive through his Word.
Because He Lives, He Goes With Us
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
05/08/25

Because He Lives, He Goes With Us

Christ does not hide his wounds. He offers them.
A Kingdom Without Smoke: What the Conclave Can't Decide
Seth Moorman
Seth Moorman
05/07/25

A Kingdom Without Smoke: What the Conclave Can't Decide

The church does not await a verdict; she proclaims one.

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Bob Hiller
Bob Hiller
08/14/21

Epistle: Ephesians 5:22-33 (Pentecost 13: Series B)

Is this text about marriage or Jesus? The answer should be obvious by now: Yes!
Peter Nafzger
Peter Nafzger
08/14/21

Gospel: Mark 7:1-13 (Pentecost 13: Series B)

No longer do we read about Jesus promising to satisfy and raise and abide in His people. Instead, we encounter a Jesus who goes on the attack.
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
08/14/21

Post-Pentecost Preaching Horizon

The new life Christ opened for us in His justifying resurrection, the new life into which we were baptized is a life of faith.
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
08/11/21

Gentle and Lowly: A Reflection on the Love that Will Not Let Us Go

For sinners who cannot seem to get out of their own way, Dane brings to bear the gospel of Christ’s heart, which aerates one’s spiritual lungs with undiluted grace.
John W. Hoyum
John W. Hoyum
08/09/21

That's a Good Question: When is Baptism Not Valid

Baptism is always valid because no unrighteousness or faithlessness on our part could ify God’s faithfulness.
Jeffrey Pulse
Jeffrey Pulse
08/07/21

Old Testament: Joshua 24:1-2a, 14-18 (Pentecost 12: Series B)

So many distractions—so many false and foreign gods—so many side paths and rabbit trails. What choice, what decision? Who will we follow?
Bob Hiller
Bob Hiller
08/07/21

Epistle: Ephesians 5:6-21 (Pentecost 12: Series B)

God’s Word of forgiveness, new life in baptism, and life given in the Lord’s Supper direct our lives in this world of sin and cause us to follow Christ’s light through the darkness.
Peter Nafzger
Peter Nafzger
08/07/21

Gospel: John 6:51-69 (Pentecost 12: Series B)

Jesus, the Son of God from all eternity, the agent of creation, the Savior of all people, promises to abide IN His people.
Haroldo Camacho
Haroldo Camacho
08/05/21

The Seventh Beatitude: Pax or Hapax?

The title “peacemakers” is not ours except as we tell and retell his peacemaking story.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
08/05/21

Three Popular, Wrong Ideas About the Old Testament

The Old Testament is a long, strange book that’s not easy for modern readers to understand. What is understandable, therefore, is that people can get lost and confused when studying it. Here are three common misconceptions about it.
Cindy Koch
Cindy Koch
08/04/21

Eat and Drink

God will give you more than you can handle. But he doesn’t leave you alone. Not at all.
Jeffrey Pulse
Jeffrey Pulse
07/31/21

Old Testament: 1 Kings 19:1-8 (Pentecost 11: Series B)

Instead of providing a way out, the LORD gave Elijah a way through, which included the calling of Elisha as his apprentice.
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