Even Chuck Norris Needed a Savior
By Russ Lackey
03/23/26
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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.
Getting Over your Pride
Ryan Couch
Ryan Couch
03/19/26

Getting Over your Pride

Pride builds identities that leave no room for grace.

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Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
05/09/17

Faith Upholds The Whole Law

Likewise, when God says, "Do this and you will live," we go about under the illusion that we have the ability to accomplish what God demands of us.
Wade Johnston
Wade Johnston
05/05/17

The Lord’s Dogs Aren’t Too Proud to Beg

Jesus didn’t lie. He was called to preach to Israel. He would send His disciples out into the world. But that didn’t mean His message wasn’t for all.
Joel Hess
Joel Hess
05/04/17

Hey Pastor, Your Church Is Not Healthy (goggles required)

Your church is not healthy. If they were healthy, they wouldn’t need someone to heal them.
Daniel Emery Price
Daniel Emery Price
05/03/17

The Wicked Way We Become More Like Jesus

I'm always surprised to hear people say, “If I could do it all again, I wouldn’t change a thing.” But we’re all sinners and we all sin every day.
Bob Hiller
Bob Hiller
05/02/17

Can I Be a Sinner in Your Church?

You can talk to me about how Jesus is really forgiving and how you want me around, but what happens when things don’t change in a month?
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
04/30/17

I Would Never Do That: Facing the Lie We Tell Ourselves

We pray for God to deliver us from ourselves. To forgive us, for Jesus’s sake, when we do evil.
Cindy Koch
Cindy Koch
04/27/17

What’s Wrong with Women’s Bible Studies?

Week after week, I read through this women’s Bible study for the sake of my friends.
Kathy Morales
Kathy Morales
04/25/17

Prove It

Show me. If I’m going to believe, I need to be convinced—on my terms.
Craig Donofrio
Craig Donofrio
04/21/17

What Does It Mean for Faith to Have an Object?

To see faith as a noun in Christianity, one must ask the question of what is faith and whence does it come?
Joel Hess
Joel Hess
04/20/17

What Did Your Funeral Look Like?

The fact is no one dies with dignity.
Sam P. Schuldheisz
Sam P. Schuldheisz
04/19/17

The Great Eucatastrophe

Eucatastrophe combines two Greek words: ‘eu’ meaning ‘good’ (as in eulogy or euphoria), and ‘katastrophe’ for destruction.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
04/15/17

Tonight Is the Night of Light: An Easter Vigil Meditation

This is the night from when all those nights receive their light. For this is the night when Christ, the Life arose from the dead.
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