1. The Gospel Breaks Down Fences

    book
    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

  2. 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?

  3. A Sermon is Not a Ted Talk

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

  4. What is Apologetics?

    book
    12/18/23
    14 mins
    read
    By Kyle G. Jones
    Kyle G. Jones gives a broad primer on what apologetics is, what it hopes to accomplish, and its limitations.
    What is Apologetics?

  5. The Gospel in the House of Tom Bombadil

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

  6. Pumpkin Patch

    book
    11/22/23
    23 mins
    read
    By Daniel Stenberg
    How the pumpkin patch has a lot to teach us about the love and work of Christ
    Pumpkin Patch

  7. The Fragrance of Redemption: The Proust Effect

    book
    11/10/23
    17 mins
    read
    By Bruce Hillman
    Scent plays an important role in our memories and the story of Scripture
    The Fragrance of Redemption: The Proust Effect

  8. Unsung Inklings: Hugo Dyson

    book
    09/19/23
    10 mins
    read
    By Sam P. Schuldheisz
    Dyson demonstrated a pious persistence with Lewis, something we can emulate in our own friendships and conversations.
    Unsung Inklings: Hugo Dyson

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. Observations from an Ordination Anniversary

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

  12. 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?
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