1. You are a God who Hides Himself

    book
    05/11/22
    8 mins
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    By David Clay
    God excludes our boasting out of his abundant mercy.
    You are a God who Hides Himself

  2. Do the Words of Baptism Matter?

    book
    04/25/22
    7 mins
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    By Steven Paulson
    To give us God’s name, the name that is above every name, Christ gave us the exact words to say at baptism: the name of the triune God who is three persons, one God: “I baptize you in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.”
    Do the Words of Baptism Matter?

  3. Free Range Christ

    book
    04/18/22
    10 mins
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    By Steven Paulson
    Free-range Christ is fearful Christ because he is present, speaking, and I just crucified him.
    Free Range Christ

  4. Never Buried Alone

    book
    03/31/22
    8 mins
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    By Daniel Emery Price
    Who we are buried with matters. But there is no need to go out and find a dead prophet so you can join him six feet under.
    Never Buried Alone

  5. Sacred Spaces and Holy Places

    book
    03/24/22
    9 mins
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    By Pete Lange
    Sometimes it’s important to go far away to learn of holy places back home.
    Sacred Spaces and Holy Places

  6. The Veil of Moses and the Face of Christ

    book
    03/07/22
    16 mins
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    By Wade Johnston
    God is mercy. He was mercy then. He’s mercy now. God showed them His glory, if only a reflection, in the face of Moses.
    The Veil of Moses and the Face of Christ

  7. Jesus' Transfiguration and Disfiguration

    book
    01/24/22
    6 mins
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    By John Bombaro
    If we think God’s power, love and beauty are reserved merely for the glories of Transfiguration, then we have not understood the Father; we have not understood divine revelation.
    Jesus' Transfiguration and Disfiguration

  8. Jesus' Baptism

    book
    01/10/22
    13 mins
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    By Wade Johnston
    You are not in debt to sin. You don’t owe it anything. There’s no reason for you to serve it.
    Jesus' Baptism

  9. From the Mark of Cain to Baptism

    book
    11/22/21
    10 mins
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    By Chad Bird
    Throughout the Scriptures, God puts "signs" or "seals" upon people. Often these are placed upon the forehead. How do all these connected stories take us from the mark of Cain, to the Exodus, to the cross, and finally to baptism?
    From the Mark of Cain to Baptism

  10. Be Specific, Please!

    book
    11/17/21
    9 mins
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    By Scott Landrum
    “God in general” is of little use to all of us suffering the ravages of sin, the fear of death, and satanic prosecution.
    Be Specific, Please!

  11. Who Stole the Magic?

    book
    11/08/21
    11 mins
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    By Luke Kjolhaug
    Without the sacraments, God’s grace is simply an artifact behind a glass-case in a museum. We might be able to describe and even admire it, but we never get firsthand access to it.
    Who Stole the Magic?

  12. Do You Want to Be Healed?

    book
    11/03/21
    11 mins
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    By Cindy Koch
    Grace and mercy are a powerful act of the Almighty God. God alone can grant forgiveness and restoration, salvation from the sorrow of this world.
    Do You Want to Be Healed?
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