1. Promo, Promoter, Performer, or Preacher?

    book
    01/09/24
    17 mins
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    By Zack James Cole
    What does professional wrestling and preaching have in common?
    Promo, Promoter, Performer, or Preacher?

  2. Epiphany as the Other Christmas

    book
    01/05/24
    16 mins
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    By John Bombaro
    Epiphany—is for the Gentiles, those who were once not God’s people, but who now, by the grace of God in Christ have become the people of God
    Epiphany as the Other Christmas

  3. A Sermon is Not a Ted Talk

    book
    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

  4. Homily for the New Year

    book
    01/01/24
    12 mins
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    When you see the year ending, thank the Lord, because he had led you into this cycle of years.
    Homily for the New Year

  5. Westerns and the Imprecatory Psalms

    book
    12/29/23
    9 mins
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    By Steve Byrnes
    The Jews were living the script for a Western movie when Jesus showed up. The enemies of God were running the town
    Westerns and the Imprecatory Psalms

  6. The Worst Story in the Bible

    book
    12/28/23
    20 mins
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    By John Bombaro
    Yes, Christmas brings joy, but no less danger
    The Worst Story in the Bible

  7. Justification for Sinners and Beggars

    book
    12/26/23
    20 mins
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    By Bradley Gray
    Paul has zero patience for the gospel of God to be called into question, especially when the ones questioning it are the ones who should’ve known better.
    Justification for Sinners and Beggars

  8. Assurance of Salvation in the Reformed and Lutheran Traditions

    book
    12/15/23
    17 mins
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    By Amy Mantravadi
    In this article Amy Mantravadi give a short but helpful summary of the differences in Lutheran and Reformed thought regarding assurance.
    Assurance of Salvation in the Reformed and Lutheran Traditions

  9. For Freedom Christ Has Set Us Free

    book
    11/30/23
    8 mins
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    By Wade Johnston
    An Analysis of Galatians 5:1-6
    For Freedom Christ Has Set Us Free

  10. The Necessity of Human Forgivness

    book
    11/20/23
    18 mins
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    By Amy Mantravadi
    Amy Mantravadi asks if we should forgive others even if they are not repentant
    The Necessity of Human Forgivness

  11. Post-Absolution Temptations

    book
    11/15/23
    17 mins
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    By Bob Hiller
    In this piece Bob Hiller follows C.S. Lewis’ lead from Screwtape Letters and offers a sequel of his own.
    Post-Absolution Temptations

  12. One-Kingdom Theology

    book
    11/08/23
    13 mins
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    By John W. Hoyum
    Curious about what Lutherans mean by “Two Kingdom”? In this short piece John Hoyum sums up the doctrine and some of its potential consequences.
    One-Kingdom Theology
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