Is the Lord Among Us or Not?
By Bradley Gray
04/09/26
30mins

Is the Lord Among Us or Not?

What Israel’s story makes painfully obvious is that following the Lord is a lifelong lesson in “I believe, but help my unbelief” (Mark 9:24).
When God is Unkind
Bruce Hillman
Bruce Hillman
04/08/26

When God is Unkind

Faith holds on to the truth of who Jesus is revealed to be, despite our sometimes incongruent experience with God.
The Authority of the Holy Scriptures
Adam Francisco
Adam Francisco
04/07/26

The Authority of the Holy Scriptures

This is an excerpt from the first chapter of A Reasoned Defense of the Faith by Adam Francisco (1517 Publishing, 2026), pgs 1-3.

All Articles

Erick Sorensen
Erick Sorensen
03/15/17

(Dis-) Contentment

If I'm honest, when I survey my life I don't exude much contentment.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
03/15/17

A Christian Looks to Christ

Forgiveness of sin, righteousness, and eternal life aren't handed out by God because we deserve it.
Cindy Koch
Cindy Koch
03/14/17

Death Through the Proverbs

Wisdom speaks in proverbs, parables and riddles. And the simple continue to wander right past her words of life.
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
03/13/17

Acquittal By The Attorney's Blood

One of my favorite shows in recent memory is the American law enforcement drama Law & Order.
Bruce Hillman
Bruce Hillman
03/01/17

Living Out Forgiveness

One of the common things I see my congregants struggle with is the concept of forgiveness. Contrary to what I had assumed would be the case, I find congregants don’t struggle so much with giving forgiveness as they do living with forgiveness.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
02/25/17

Bringing a Heifer to Church: A Different Perspective on Ash Wednesday

God lit within these ashes the fire of a promise: whoever they touched, that person became clean.
Joel Hess
Joel Hess
02/23/17

What Does It Mean When Jesus Says, "I Am The Way"?

He does not offer a linear route or a series of actions. He offers Himself. In very simple straightforward words, He declares, “I am the way.”
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
02/21/17

Getting What We Don't Deserve

Christ's death for us is how and why God declares us righteous. Christ's righteousness is imputed to us as free gift.
Dominick Santore
Dominick Santore
02/16/17

Forgiveness At Every Level

Whatever level of sin you're rummaging around in, forgiveness and grace is yours.
Wade Johnston
Wade Johnston
02/16/17

Slaves of Sin Are Always 'Free' to Choose Deathly Things

Kierkegaard attempts to take us through Abraham’s mind as the patriarch prepares to sacrifice his son, his only son, his son whom he loves.
Wade Johnston
Wade Johnston
02/02/17

He Who is Risen Raises You

Then He went to the coffin. He touched it, like a carpenter sizing up the piece of wood He plans to turn into some sort of new creation, running His hand down its side.
Kathy Morales
Kathy Morales
01/30/17

The Indispensable Requisite

Just like that, the crowd dissipated. Jesus’ words pierced like a bright light through their foggy misconceptions. The Hungry mouths that touched, chewed, and swallowed a miracle, were now brimming with grumbling.
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