By Bradley Gray

07/25/25

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Grace for Unbearable Days

Instead of offering more details or more information, he does something even better: he promises his very presence.

Artificial Intelligence and the Soul of the Church

Donavon Riley

07/24/25

Artificial Intelligence and the Soul of the Church

The danger is not destruction. It is reduction.

Bold Preaching, Imperfect Vessels: Remembering John MacArthur

Erick Sorensen

07/23/25

Bold Preaching, Imperfect Vessels: Remembering John MacArthur

MacArthur’s courage to speak Scripture’s truth, no matter the audience, should be commended.

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Donavon Riley

01/24/19

We Go to God with Bold Confidence

We surrender confidence in God because we lack faith in Christ, and we lack faith in Christ because we rebel against the fact that each, single moment of self-destruction is nailed to that cross.

Bradley Gray

01/23/19

Obedience That Is Already Finished

The rich young ruler’s inquiry to the Lord Jesus in Mark 10:17–22 (along with Matt. 19:16–22; Luke 10:25–28) remains increasingly prescient for us today.

Valerie Thur

01/23/19

History is Written by the Victim

Any and all failure is re-written to portray us as either victor or victim.

Donavon Riley

01/21/19

The Old Testament Roots of The Lord's Supper: Part 2

Blood is the thing. In the Scriptures, sin must be covered or "atoned for" as it's called, by blood.

Wade Johnston

01/21/19

God's Two Contradictory Words

Both these words, Law and Gospel, are from God. The sinner needs both of them. Both are true and good.

Jason Lane

01/20/19

Epistle: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 (Epiphany 3: Series C)

1 Corinthians 12:12-31 is part of Paul’s continuing catechesis on the church. The church as God the Holy Spirit’s own creation through the Gospel is not to be preached or taught as any kind of human organization.

Peter Nafzger

01/20/19

Gospel: Luke 4:16-30 (Epiphany 3: Series C)

This text reminds us that Jesus was a preacher. He also healed and worked wonders, delivered from danger and forgave sins. But here, immediately following his baptism, Jesus came to his own people in the synagogue of his hometown, and he preached.

Donavon Riley

01/17/19

Our Sins Are Either With Us or With Jesus

John’s message doesn’t inspire religious leaders to repent. Instead, John’s message provokes them to resentment and rage.

Kyle G. Jones

01/16/19

It's Time to Take Christ Out of Christmas

Our sinful nature is ever present this side of eternity. We need a constant reminder of what a friend of mine once said, “Jesus is the reason. Period."

Dominick Santore

01/14/19

Move, Before Death Comes...

I got your life application right here! First off, Happy New Year! It's 2019 and there's a sense of optimism floating about in the air.

Sam P. Schuldheisz

01/14/19

Epiphany in Middle-earth

Each of these little epiphanies in Middle-earth are like the star the magi saw arise in the sky, a light that reflects and points to Jesus who is the Light of the world.

Jason Lane

01/13/19

Epistle: I Corinthians 12:1-11 (Epiphany 2: Series C)

This text teaches us about concepts found in the Third Article of the Creed; concerning the gifts of the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, and the communion of the saints (or of holy things). I would suggest, along with your study of the text, a devotional study of the Large Catechism on the Third Article this week.

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