The Original Sin of Preaching: The Constant Craving for a Useful God in Pulpit and Pew
By Magnus Persson
03/25/26
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The Original Sin of Preaching: The Constant Craving for a Useful God in Pulpit and Pew

God is not a tool in our hands. He does not exist to serve our goals, our metrics, or our platforms.
Even Chuck Norris Needed a Savior
Russ Lackey
Russ Lackey
03/23/26

Even Chuck Norris Needed a Savior

The gospel isn’t for the strong but people who know they aren’t.
Post-Denominational Lutheranism
John W. Hoyum
John W. Hoyum
03/20/26

Post-Denominational Lutheranism

One great thing about our post-denominational age is that it has opened up opportunities to make common cause with other Lutherans who, despite their differences and eccentricities, can agree on some of the most important things.

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Sam P. Schuldheisz
Sam P. Schuldheisz
03/27/16

The Great Easter Entmoot

On this night of nights, Christ arises victorious and sends the devil’s hordes running with no darkness to find cover; death’s dark shadow is gone
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
03/26/16

He Will Easter You

“Why do you seek the living One among the dead?” the angel asked the two women. The time for Jesus to die has passed.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
03/24/16

Golgotha: The Place of Adam's Skull

That man you see on the tree—he is the re-Genesis of the world. He has come to remake us alive and free and beautiful on the Friday of his crucifixion.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
03/24/16

A Tangible God Who Descends To Rescue The Worst Of Us

In this evil generation we’re all in the dark about something. We’re all inevitably overcome by the darkness of sin and death.
Kathy Morales
Kathy Morales
03/17/16

Tell the Easter Bunny How Much You’ve Grown

I was walking through a mall recently, and all the spring decorations and colors were starting to appear. It was refreshing to see the fresh colors and a change of scenery as I strolled through the mall.
Scott Keith
Scott Keith
03/17/16

Justification and Faith

By Philip Melanchthon (from the 1535 Loci Communes), translated by Scott L. Keith, Ph.D., edited by Kurt Winrich
Bonnie Petroschuk
Bonnie Petroschuk
03/07/16

The Optimist Must Die

To whatever extent we follow God’s perfect commands we will benefit from following them.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
03/01/16

The Older Brother of the Prodigal Son Speaks Out

If there’s going to be a celebration, why not celebrate fidelity, obedience, hard work?
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
02/25/16

The Tragedy of Accomplishment

Cindy’s tragedy was that she was blind to the Christ from whom all her good gifts came.
Erick Sorensen
Erick Sorensen
02/09/16

God Helps Those Who (CANNOT) Help Themselves

Surely everyone reading at one time or another in their lives has heard the popular phrase I’m writing about today.
Dominick Santore
Dominick Santore
02/04/16

But You Do Belong...

The conference is upon us. Christ Hold Fast is holding its first ever conference and from the moment I heard about it, I was excited.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
02/03/16

Sometimes We See Too Much

Whether we are overcome by happiness on the mountaintop or overwhelmed by sorrow in the valley, our vision can be our greatest handicap.
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