Not Done in a Corner: Why Christians Must Resist Fideism
By Adam Francisco
10/03/25
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Not Done in a Corner: Why Christians Must Resist Fideism

Fideistic Christianity may look bold, but it is fragile.
The Consuming Fire and the Holiness That Comes Down
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
10/02/25

The Consuming Fire and the Holiness That Comes Down

He doesn’t consume us, even though that is what we deserve. Instead, Jesus comes down to us and consumes all our sin by taking it on himself.
When Pastors Are Abused by Their Congregations
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
10/01/25

When Pastors Are Abused by Their Congregations

This article is the first part of a two-part series. The second part will take a look at when pastors abuse their congregations.

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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.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
01/30/17

Guest Post: It's the Love: On Conversion from Islam to Christianity

But one key theme that kept surfacing again and again was love: Jesus loved people, the Church showed me genuine love, and above all, God’s love in Christianity is unconditional.
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.
Dominick Santore
Dominick Santore
01/25/17

The Daily Struggle... The Victory Won!

Sometimes, I wish I was much older. Old enough to realize that my best, most influential, and productive days are behind me so that I could speak completely and openly about my life, my triumphs, and most of all, my struggles.
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