A Saintly Mosaic
By Sam P. Schuldheisz
11/02/26
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A Saintly Mosaic

Our Lord Jesus builds, forms, and fashions his church as an artist forms a mosaic.
Why the Reformation Still Matters in an Age of Virtue
Kelsi Klembara
Kelsi Klembara
10/30/26

Why the Reformation Still Matters in an Age of Virtue

Luther felt the reform of the church could not simply remain a matter of aesthetics and practice. Something much deeper needed to be rooted out.
Messengers, Angels, and Apostles
Mark Duerr
Mark Duerr
10/29/26

Messengers, Angels, and Apostles

While God can, and often does, appear to people face to face, he also often employs the use of several types of messengers.

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John W. Hoyum
John W. Hoyum
12/02/22

When Politics Predominates

When the church is a political actor, the gospel doesn’t have the final word.
Craig Donofrio
Craig Donofrio
11/30/22

Advent Anticipation Through the Ages

When and how did the church start this season of anticipation?
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
11/24/22

The Alpha and Omega of Generosity

It all starts with God; and it all ends with God. He is the alpha and omega of giving and generosity.
John T. Pless
John T. Pless
11/20/22

Heads Up: A Primer from Luther for Advent Preaching

Whatever else may be said of Advent, it is above all devoted to making Christ known as the Lord who condescends to come as Brother to and Savior of sinners.
Ryan Couch
Ryan Couch
11/17/22

Friends in Low Places

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.
Wade Johnston
Wade Johnston
11/14/22

A Life Hidden in Christ

You are a child of God. You’re blameless, holy, perfect, and righteous. Don’t feel that way? Too bad. God is greater than your heart.
Wade Johnston
Wade Johnston
11/03/22

Virgins in Hell

We don’t start with behavior and work toward Christ. We start with Christ and everything works out from there.
Kyle G. Jones
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Kathy Morales
Kathy Morales
11/02/22

The Glory of the Lord: An Excerpt from the Sinner/Saint Advent Devotional

This is an excerpt from the Sinner/Saint Advent Devotional (1517 Publishing, 2022), written by Kathy Morales and Kyle G. Jones.
Steve Kruschel
Steve Kruschel
11/01/22

John of Ragusa: Prometheus of the Reformation

If a key part of the Reformation was placing God’s Word back into the hands of the people in a clear, understandable way, then John of Ragusa can be called a “Prometheus” in his own right.
Scott Keith
Scott Keith
10/31/22

Why You Should Know About the Reformation

When the Reformers read the Bible (especially when studied in the original languages), they found a God who was gracious and merciful for the sake of Christ.
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
10/24/22

The Book that Brings Deliverance

Every incendiary move of God’s Spirit is accompanied by a group of penitent people rediscovering the power and preeminence of God’s Word.
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
10/23/22

Epistle: Romans 3:19-28 (Reformation Sunday: Series C)

The phrase “works of the law” has an antithesis when it comes to righteousness—faith. What keeping the Law could not do, the gift of faith does.
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