A Review of
By Bob Hiller
05/04/26
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A Review of "The Desecration of Man" by Carl Trueman

Trueman engages the question of “What is man?” and demonstrates how contemporary definitions of mankind result in the dehumanizing of our neighbor.
What Does Baptism Do?
Brian W. Thomas
Brian W. Thomas
05/01/26

What Does Baptism Do?

This is an excerpt from the third chapter of By Water and the Word: God’s Gift of Baptism for You by Brian Thomas (1517 Publishing, 2026), pgs 52-60.
The Tree That Sweetens Every Sorrow
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
04/30/26

The Tree That Sweetens Every Sorrow

Even when the bitter places sink down deep into our bones, the Restorer never relinquishes his grip on you.

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Erick Sorensen
Erick Sorensen
05/23/23

Confessions of a Tim Keller Name-Dropper

Tim wanted everyone to know to the deepest part of their being that they were justified by Christ alone.
Wade Johnston
Wade Johnston
05/18/23

Your Shepherd and Your Lamb

This is the Christian word: grace. Such grace is found only with this Lamb who is also our Shepherd.
Pete Lange
Pete Lange
05/02/23

One Final Cry

Jesus cries on the cross for us. He suffers and cries and dies in our place. He is forsaken by his father so we don’t have to be.
John W. Hoyum
John W. Hoyum
05/01/23

What is Theosis?

What might Christians of the Reformation tradition think of claims like these about the nature of salvation?
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
04/21/23

What's in a Name?

The drama of Scripture is about God renaming us by bringing us into his image-bearing family once again. And it would take “a name above all names” to accomplish it.
Scott Keith
Scott Keith
04/11/23

If Christ Has Not Been Raised, You Are Still in Your Sins

What if sin was truly removed and what if the one who took it from us had the power to conquer it’s curse and spit in the face of death?
Steven A. Hein
Steven A. Hein
04/09/23

The Easter Prelude

This is the prelude of Easter. Is a dead Jesus still resting in the tomb? No!
Wade Johnston
Wade Johnston
04/05/23

We Do Not Know the Man

What is undoubtedly true, however, is that St. Peter wasn’t left outside. He wasn’t left weeping. He was restored, as am I, as are you.
Karen Stenberg
Karen Stenberg
03/22/23

Do You Struggle Like I Do?

It’s scary to share my struggle and to show that I have cracks because once I’ve shown my cards, I open myself up for judgment.
Michael Berg
Michael Berg
03/08/23

Forgive Your Parents

Unprompted, without any warning, for no reason at all, without any instigation say, "I love you." And that will wash over your parents like a beautiful absolution.
Steven A. Hein
Steven A. Hein
02/22/23

Ash Wednesday, For What?

Ash Wednesday's purpose is not to motivate our resolve to redouble our efforts to do better.
Scott Keith
Scott Keith
02/16/23

How God Loves Us: Rich in Mercy, Ephesians 2:4-5

His love for you is so deep that in his mercy, while you were yet a sinner, God sent his only begotten Son to die for you.
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