1. Is God Moved by our Petitions?

    book
    01/08/24
    15 mins
    read
    By Steve Byrnes
    Do our petitions move God?
    Is God Moved by our Petitions?

  2. The Offense of Grace

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

  3. Unsung Inklings: Charles Williams

    book
    10/02/23
    14 mins
    read
    By Sam P. Schuldheisz
    Of all the Inklings, Williams was certainly the most enigmatic. His mind and body were always moving.
    Unsung Inklings: Charles Williams

  4. 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

  5. Defeating the Goliath of Addiction

    book
    09/06/23
    12 mins
    read
    By Donavon Riley
    We must also address the stigma surrounding addiction within so many churches.
    Defeating the Goliath of Addiction

  6. More Than Conquerors: Pastoral Care in Physical & Spiritual Temptations

    book
    08/21/23
    8 mins
    read
    By Donavon Riley
    It is of the utmost importance that pastors teach their congregation that through faith in Jesus Christ, they are fortified against the machinations of the adversary.
    More Than Conquerors: Pastoral Care in Physical & Spiritual Temptations

  7. Resurrection Life for Resurrection People Part 4: Resurrection Mysteries

    book
    08/07/23
    23 mins
    read
    By John Bombaro
    God comes to us through the flesh and blood and spirit of Christ precisely where he promised to be manifest to us and for us.
    Resurrection Life for Resurrection People Part 4: Resurrection Mysteries

  8. Observations from an Ordination Anniversary

    book
    08/03/23
    15 mins
    read
    By Ryan Cosgrove
    I’ve experienced firsthand the promise that God never leaves a congregation empty-handed.
    Observations from an Ordination Anniversary

  9. What Use is a Pastor?

    book
    07/26/23
    8 mins
    read
    By Donavon Riley
    A pastor is sent to proclaim the unconditional grace of God, reminding us again and again that it is our Heavenly Father who reaches out to us in love through his Christ-won forgiveness, and not the other way around.
    What Use is a Pastor?

  10. Resurrection Life for Resurrection People Part 3: New Possibilities of Epistemology and Ontology

    book
    07/24/23
    24 mins
    read
    By John Bombaro
    Only the resurrection of Jesus guarantees and facilitates divine presence and love to us as divine life for us.
    Resurrection Life for Resurrection People Part 3: New Possibilities of Epistemology and Ontology

  11. Pastoral Presence Makes All the Difference

    book
    06/28/23
    13 mins
    read
    By John Bombaro
    Christ Jesus brings his word and presence to where you are and he is even willing to do so through the likes of your personally present pastor.
    Pastoral Presence Makes All the Difference

  12. Summertime Blues?

    book
    06/16/23
    8 mins
    read
    By Donavon Riley
    God's faithfulness is constant and consistent. It knows no season. His love for us doesn't fade with the summer sun.
    Summertime Blues?
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