By Sam P. Schuldheisz

08/01/25

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A Liturgical Imagination

When you step into the Lord’s house, he gives you a liturgical imagination to see with eyes of faith all of his goodness and grace.

Ryan Matthias

07/31/25

Don't Miss This

The thief is the prophetic picture of all of us, staring hopelessly hopeful at the Son of God, begging to hear the same words.

Scott Keith

07/30/25

Why the Reformation Solas Still Matters

The Solas are not just doctrinal statements. They are the grammar of Christian comfort.

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David Rufner

11/27/17

This Repairing of Eden

Jesus loves His church. He cleans her up. He takes her as His own. And He leads her.

Chad Bird

11/25/17

We All Show up Late for Church

Our little congregation is part of a much larger church—the body of Christ, both here on earth as well as in heaven. And that church worships 24/7, never ceasing in its adoration of Jesus our Savior.

Wade Johnston

11/24/17

A Social Club with a 'T' on Top

“Christ is pretty ok doing all the redeeming that needs doing Himself—and He has redeemed you, and redeemed me.

Erick Sorensen

11/21/17

Can I Love Someone Who Has Done Bad Things?

Over the last few weeks it’s been painful and disappointing to hear the stories of victims that have been abused and assaulted by powerful celebrities, executives, and politicians.

Chad Bird

11/19/17

How Churches Become Morality Clubs of Religion

We strive, in short, to master the art of swatting mosquitoes. And all the while, we remain blind to the fact that in pulpit after pulpit, the Gospel of Jesus Christ is as rare as Merry Christmas inside a synagogue.

Jay Sawrie

11/16/17

I Still Need the Sacraments

Growing up, I dreaded the first Sunday of each quarter. Every time during the evening service, we would have Lord’s Supper after the sermon.

Kelsi Klembara

11/15/17

When Best Intentions Aren't Good Enough

His forgiveness gives us the courage to watch out for our neighbor in both the present and the future, and to act with wisdom while understanding failures are still ahead.

Zack James Cole

11/14/17

Bruised and Smoldering

“Obey God and he will bless you,” says the wind and the reed is bent over and bruised throughout. “God will never stop loving you but you can disappoint him,” says the wind and the once lit candle is now a sad smoldering wick.

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.

Chad Bird

11/12/17

Is Your Sunday School Training Good Little Pharisees?

What happens when our children are taught to read the Scriptures as evidence that God is a heavenly Santa Claus? When happens when they think God rewards or punishes them depending on whether they've been naughty or nice?

Bror Erickson

11/09/17

My Father, Bo Giertz (Part 2)

History was one of dad’s favorite subjects and he shared his knowledge with infectious enthusiasm.

Rick Ritchie

11/08/17

Making it Your Own

We practice infant baptism because that is the ancient practice, following the command of Scripture.

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