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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Cindy Koch
Cindy Koch
01/10/18

Walking the Boring Path?

We are dangerously good at focusing on our exciting, or boring, walk of faith.
Kelsi Klembara
Kelsi Klembara
01/09/18

Yes, But...

Yes, but. It's a phrase I find myself repeating often in life. When my husband asks for forgiveness, I too often respond, "I forgive you, but…” and then continue with a list of my grievances.
Daniel Deen
Daniel Deen
01/03/18

United in Suffering, Distracted by What To Do About It (Part 2)

Only a god could be wise. We are seekers, lovers of divine wisdom, but it is forever beyond our grasp due to human limitation.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
01/02/18

When We Run Away From God's Judgment

And so we determine that God is a stern, short-tempered Lord and a gracious, long-suffering Father. And the fact is, He is both.
Bror Erickson
Bror Erickson
12/27/17

Your Jewish Attorney

Christ intercedes on your behalf before the Father for all the sins that work guilt deep down in your soul.
Brandon Hanson
Brandon Hanson
12/14/17

Childbearing Now Saves You

I bet you have seen this verse pop up in Bible study before.
Joel Hess
Joel Hess
12/14/17

Christmas on the Battlefield

In the midst of suffering, hate, and sin, Jesus sets a table for soldiers. He feeds the fearful with forgiveness and eternal life.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
12/12/17

Blessed Is The Man

Blessedness comes to us camouflaged as simple earthly words, water, bread and wine.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
12/04/17

What a Trail Taught Me About Worship

In an age when the phrase “new and improved” applies to everything from phones to marriages, when we as a nation mimic juveniles, lustily pursuing the next new thing, the worst decision a church can make is to cater to this weakness.
Cindy Koch
Cindy Koch
11/14/17

Those Who Dig For the Gospel

You are made new by the eternal satisfaction for sin in Christ, by the precious treasure at God’s right hand.
Rick Ritchie
Rick Ritchie
11/08/17

Making it Your Own

We practice infant baptism because that is the ancient practice, following the command of Scripture.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
11/07/17

The Promise

The promise is trustworthy because God has proven Himself to be trustworthy.
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