Grace for Unbearable Days
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.
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Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
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Artificial Intelligence and the Soul of the Church

The danger is not destruction. It is reduction.
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Erick Sorensen
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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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