1. The Offense of Grace

    book
    10/19/23
    9 mins
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    By Jason Oakland
    The goodness of God's grace is also offensive to our egos
    The Offense of Grace

  2. Unsung Inklings: Robert E. Havard

    book
    09/25/23
    13 mins
    read
    By Sam P. Schuldheisz
    Even at Lewis’ graveside, Havard was a faithful friend, and a friend full of faith in Christ, confessing his hope in the resurrection.
    Unsung Inklings: Robert E. Havard

  3. Karen Swallow Prior’s Journey into The Evangelical Imagination

    book
    08/08/23
    14 mins
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    By Amy Mantravadi
    Prior sees much of evangelicalism’s imaginary trouble arising from the fact that it emphasizes quick and dramatic conversion experiences and a personally directed relationship with God.
    Karen Swallow Prior’s Journey into The Evangelical Imagination

  4. Leaving an Unimpressive Legacy: The Story of Mark

    book
    04/25/23
    7 mins
    read
    By Jason Oakland
    What greater legacy could you claim than that of Mark? Listen to the Word. Learn from Jesus.
    Leaving an Unimpressive Legacy: The Story of Mark

  5. Bad Numbers Can't Change the Good News

    book
    02/24/23
    13 mins
    read
    By David Clay
    Even if the numbers are bad, the news about Jesus crucified for sinners and raised to new life hasn’t become any less good.
    Bad Numbers Can't Change the Good News

  6. The Presentation of Our Lord

    book
    02/02/23
    9 mins
    read
    By Michael Berg
    Forty days after giving birth, Mary, along with her husband Joseph, presented their firstborn Son at the temple and "bought" him back with a sacrifice of two small birds. This is known as the "Presentation of Our Lord."
    The Presentation of Our Lord

  7. Very Superstitious: A History of the Sign of the Cross

    book
    01/13/23
    24 mins
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    By John Bombaro
    The sign of the cross, according to the earliest centuries of Christians, is “the sign of the Lord,” and every baptized Christian was “marked” with it.
    Very Superstitious: A History of the Sign of the Cross

  8. Pastor ChatGPT Is No Preacher

    book
    12/21/22
    13 mins
    read
    By Ken Sundet Jones
    A.I. can’t make the proclamatory move that delivers God’s word in a way that is specifically for me.
    Pastor ChatGPT Is No Preacher

  9. I am the Lord's Servant

    book
    12/16/22
    10 mins
    read
    By Wade Johnston
    Rejoice with Mary as she would rejoice with you. Be blessed, like her, with humility from God, so that you may serve joyfully and willingly wherever and in whatever role God has placed you.
    I am the Lord's Servant

  10. A Review of Low Anthropology: The Unlikely Key to a Gracious View of Others (and Yourself)

    book
    12/05/22
    14 mins
    read
    By Chad Bird
    The more awareness we have that we are weak and low and frail and incapable of doing this thing called life, the more perfectly we are positioned to meet the God of grace.
    A Review of Low Anthropology: The Unlikely Key to a Gracious View of Others (and Yourself)

  11. The Theology of Midnights

    book
    11/29/22
    7 mins
    read
    By Kathy Morales
    All our sin and shame is answered for in the death and resurrection of our Lord.
    The Theology of Midnights

  12. Friends in Low Places

    book
    11/17/22
    10 mins
    read
    By Ryan Couch
    You are the friend in low places. It’s only from this place that you are free to look outside yourself for the remedy to the issues that plague you and humanity.
    Friends in Low Places
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