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Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
04/08/20

Humbled to Hold The Cup

By the blood of the Lamb God's people are given salvation and comfort. We're rescued from hopelessness.
Steven A. Hein
Steven A. Hein
04/08/20

Ordinary and Extraordinary Business

In the upper room, Jesus revealed himself as the Lord of the dirty business of life.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
04/08/20

Golgotha’s Bizarre Hebrew Backstory

One key to unlocking the significance of Golgotha is found all the way back in Joshua--in a "round" Hebrew word, a bizarre story about reproach, and five kings hiding in a cave.
1517 Staff
1517 Staff
04/07/20

StoryMakers Easter Zine Giveaway

For those stuck at home with kids, Storymakers is GIVING away electronic copies of their Lenten and Easter zines.
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
04/07/20

The Gospel According to Paul’s Letter to Philemon

This is no isolated or obscure fragment of New Testament writing. Contained within Paul’s correspondence to Philemon is one of the most striking portraits of the gospel ever recorded.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
04/07/20

Struggling to Die and Live

Instead of remaining silent when we wonder if someone is struggling with suicidal thoughts, and rather than judging for ourselves whether or not suicide is an unforgivable sin, let's lean on God's Word.
Scott Keith
Scott Keith
04/06/20

Vocational Heroes in a Time of Pandemic and Lockdown

In all of the good or bad that may have come out of the current mess that the world is in due to coronavirus, I see at least one good thing happening. The daily social media feed has been full of pictures, quotes, and videos of ordinary people praising other ordinary people for just doing their job.
Brandon Pangman
Brandon Pangman
04/06/20

The Older Brother & The Carpool Lane

Christianity is about forgiveness for the sake of Christ. Yet often, we who have been forgiven much are sitting around expecting much from others.
Pete Lange
Pete Lange
04/06/20

Grieving with Jesus

In the midst of our grief and sorrow, there are times when words fail us. When they do, we know that God has given us words that will never fail us. He’s graciously given us his words of hope and comfort from the Psalms.
Peter Nafzger
Peter Nafzger
04/06/20

Gospel: Matthew 28:1-10 (Easter Sunday: Series A)

It is safe to say that Easter this year will be unlike any Easter we have ever seen.
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
04/06/20

Epistle: I Corinthians 15:1-11 (Easter Sunday: Series A)

The only point in being a Christian at all is if this message of the resurrected Jesus continues to be the solid ground on which you stand.
Jeffrey Pulse
Jeffrey Pulse
04/06/20

Old Testament: Jeremiah 31:1-6 (Easter Sunday: Series A)

This restoration is understood as a resurrection—restoration/return to the Land is equated with the resurrection to the courts of Heaven.
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