This is the third installment in a series meant to let the Christian tradition speak for itself, the way it has carried Christians through long winters, confusion, and joy for centuries.
By Donavon Riley
02/06/26
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This is the third installment in a series meant to let the Christian tradition speak for itself, the way it has carried Christians through long winters, confusion, and joy for centuries.

The Bible isn’t a set of moral examples or religious insights. It’s the record of God’s saving work, fulfilled in Christ, delivered now through words spoken and heard.
Fear is Dividing Us
Ryan Couch
Ryan Couch
02/05/26

Fear is Dividing Us

Ultimately, Scripture does not confront fear with commands. It confronts fear with a promise.
Being Made Holy
Caleb Keith
Caleb Keith
02/04/26

Being Made Holy

The Scriptures consistently speak about sanctification as a sure gift for the Christian.

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Tate Barber
Tate Barber
12/10/20

Shirt-Pulling Forgiveness

Christ urges us to love our neighbor as He loved us, forgiving all of their sins - giving them the absolving, shirt-pulling, embrace that we would also want.
Tate Barber
Tate Barber
09/27/18

I May Not Be A Smart Man, But I Know What The Gospel Is

I am not a good Lutheran. I have only been around reformation theology for a few years.
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