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John Bombaro
John Bombaro
07/01/25

The Worldview Inversion of the Cross

As soon as people understand what crucifixion means, the cross becomes offensive.
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
03/25/25

The Wounds We Run From: Severance and the Healing Found in Suffering

Devoid of the gospel of Jesus’s death and resurrection, sufferers are left to frantically run the halls of self-salvation, turning this way and that but never getting anywhere.
Steve Kruschel
Steve Kruschel
03/06/25

Through the Tombs of the Kings: Asa - Laid In the Tomb He Made

This is the first installment in our Lenten series, Through the Tombs of the Kings, where Steve Kruschel explores God’s faithfulness to Judah’s kings—and to us—through life, death, and the burial of his Son.
Wade Johnston
Wade Johnston
11/15/24

The Widow's Lesson

What do we learn from the widow? We learn how to be dependent upon God.
Ken Sundet Jones
Ken Sundet Jones
01/12/21

Conspiracy Theories, Law, and Salvation

Paul knew, and so do we: the law doesn’t change hearts or heal the world. More demands won’t do the trick.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
09/18/20

His Cup Never Runs Out

No matter how great our thirst is, God's abundance not only meets it but quenches it. When we are poor and in need, the Lord is always there to give us grace and mercy without end.
Kyle G. Jones
Kyle G. Jones
03/24/19

Carried to the Table of the King

In Christ, the new and better David, we are redeemed from our lame condition of sin
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
08/28/18

Failed Saint, Faithful Savior

Christians have long enjoyed an absurd love affair with white-washing biblical saints.
Zack James Cole
Zack James Cole
02/26/18

Knowing is Half the Battle

I cannot recall how many times I sang along to this theme song, punching and kicking as a kid in the 80s. But much of my desire to join the Marine Corps had its genesis in the 80s cartoon “G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero.”
Cindy Koch
Cindy Koch
12/11/17

Sleeping Through the Fire

Christ rose from the grave so that the eternal Light of Christ would be your forever identity.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
11/07/17

The Promise

The promise is trustworthy because God has proven Himself to be trustworthy.
Joel Hess
Joel Hess
07/13/17

Jesus Doesn't Need You to March for Him

If God is God, He doesn’t need anyone to defend Him. Nor does He need anyone to march for Him.
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