1. A History of Lent: Lent's Somber Complexion

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    02/13/24
    12 mins
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    By John Bombaro
    The driving impulse of Lent isn’t so much “giving up” things as it is “putting on” something.
    A History of Lent: Lent's Somber Complexion

  2. A Farewell to My Teacher: Rod Rosenbladt as Professor

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    02/09/24
    9 mins
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    By Dan van Voorhis
    He was rooted in his own tradition but gracious with others when they wanted to learn about his faith or their own.
    A Farewell to My Teacher: Rod Rosenbladt as Professor

  3. For You and For All People: The Legacy of Rod Rosenbladt

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    02/06/24
    11 mins
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    By Adam Francisco
    In a world—and even a church—full of distractions, thank God for Rod Rosenbladt. He pointed us to Jesus and Jesus alone.
    For You and For All People: The Legacy of Rod Rosenbladt

  4. Johann Spangenberg on Dying Well

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    01/24/24
    14 mins
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    By Amy Mantravadi
    A “good death” and “good life” are not accomplished through personal striving but are grasped by faith in the promises of God.
    Johann Spangenberg on Dying Well

  5. Ever Heard of Candlemas?

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    01/19/24
    12 mins
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    By John Bombaro
    Ever Heard of Candlemas?
    Ever Heard of Candlemas?

  6. The Real World

    book
    01/17/24
    6 mins
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    By Pete Lange
    God gives his church a story that helps to make sense of this life.
    The Real World

  7. The Gospel Breaks Down Fences

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    01/11/24
    9 mins
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    By Donavon Riley
    It would serve us well to embrace the beauty of our diversity within the unity of the body of Christ.
    The Gospel Breaks Down Fences

  8. A Sermon is Not a Ted Talk

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    01/04/24
    18 mins
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    By Luke Kjolhaug
    What (if anything) makes a sermon distinctive?
    A Sermon is Not a Ted Talk

  9. The Fact and Fullness of Time

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    12/19/23
    26 mins
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    By John Bombaro
    Luke shows us that when we try to fit God into our life movie, the plot is all wrong; and not just wrong but trivial.
    The Fact and Fullness of Time

  10. The Gospel in the House of Tom Bombadil

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    11/28/23
    10 mins
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    By Sam P. Schuldheisz
    Tolkien's hero Tom Bombadil functions to showcase the Gospel
    The Gospel in the House of Tom Bombadil

  11. No Other Gospel

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    11/06/23
    24 mins
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    By Bradley Gray
    Any message other than "Christ for you" is not good news.
    No Other Gospel

  12. All Saints Day

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    11/01/23
    11 mins
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    By Steven Paulson
    Steven Paulson shares the meaning (and grace) found in All Saints Day
    All Saints Day
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