1. Bad Numbers Can't Change the Good News

    book
    02/24/23
    13 mins
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    By David Clay
    Even if the numbers are bad, the news about Jesus crucified for sinners and raised to new life hasn’t become any less good.
    Bad Numbers Can't Change the Good News

  2. Revival Comes to Town

    book
    02/23/23
    12 mins
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    By Matt Popovits
    There is a revival, no less real and even more definitive, taking place in every church, every weekend, where God’s people gather around his gifts.
    Revival Comes to Town

  3. Very Superstitious: A History of the Sign of the Cross

    book
    01/13/23
    24 mins
    read
    By John Bombaro
    The sign of the cross, according to the earliest centuries of Christians, is “the sign of the Lord,” and every baptized Christian was “marked” with it.
    Very Superstitious: A History of the Sign of the Cross

  4. Unavoidable Jesus: Good News on Christmas Eve

    book
    12/24/22
    14 mins
    read
    By John Bombaro
    Despite our best efforts to avoid him, King Jesus remains very much unavoidable.
    Unavoidable Jesus: Good News on Christmas Eve

  5. Advent Anticipation Through the Ages

    book
    11/30/22
    10 mins
    read
    By Craig Donofrio
    When and how did the church start this season of anticipation?
    Advent Anticipation Through the Ages

  6. As We Wait for Them

    book
    11/25/22
    10 mins
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    By Wade Johnston
    While the world is full of horizons and endpoints, for Christians, there is always tomorrow, and there are people in that tomorrow waiting for us as we wait for them.
    As We Wait for Them

  7. Refreshment for the Depressed Soul

    book
    11/21/22
    29 mins
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    By Bradley Gray
    Help comes for those who cannot help themselves. When we bottom-out and come to the end of ourselves, that is where hope springs.
    Refreshment for the Depressed Soul

  8. Vitality in Pastoral Formation

    book
    11/11/22
    20 mins
    read
    By Joshua Miller
    Preachers and church workers must also hear the gospel preached to them.
    Vitality in Pastoral Formation

  9. The Spirit Never Stops Testifying to Christ: 1 John 5:5-12

    book
    10/28/22
    13 mins
    read
    By Gretchen Ronnevik
    Through water, blood, and word, the Spirit never stops pointing us to Christ, and even more, giving us Christ.
    The Spirit Never Stops Testifying to Christ: 1 John 5:5-12

  10. How to Define Christian Community

    book
    10/25/22
    10 mins
    read
    By Wade Johnston
    There is no true life and meaningful community apart from forgiveness.
    How to Define Christian Community

  11. The Most Famous Person You Have Never Heard Of

    book
    10/10/22
    15 mins
    read
    By Tyler Cronkright
    Paul calls them the fruits of the Spirit after all
    The Most Famous Person You Have Never Heard Of

  12. What is the Gospel?

    book
    10/05/22
    14 mins
    read
    By Zack James Cole
    We need to hear the gospel because it is good news that is not from you, or about you, or because of you.
    What is the Gospel?
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