1. More Than You Can Handle

    book
    05/17/23
    28 mins
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    By Bradley Gray
    God wants his word of promise to be the only thing we bank on, the only thing we have confidence in.
    More Than You Can Handle

  2. The Meaning I Missed in A Mighty Fortress

    book
    05/16/23
    13 mins
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    By Amy Mantravadi
    This hymn is not for people who feel strong, but those who are weak.
    The Meaning I Missed in A Mighty Fortress

  3. Why We Need Preachers

    book
    05/15/23
    11 mins
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    By Donavon Riley
    Luther's emphasis on the need for sinners to have preachers who can provide them with the comfort and support they need for their faith in Jesus Christ and life is as relevant today as it was in his time.
    Why We Need Preachers

  4. C.F.W. Walther: Preacher of the Gospel

    book
    05/10/23
    16 mins
    read
    By Joshua Miller
    Walther’s living legacy is his enduring teaching on how to distinguish the law and the gospel in the Church’s proclamation.
    C.F.W. Walther: Preacher of the Gospel

  5. What is Theosis?

    book
    05/01/23
    12 mins
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    By John W. Hoyum
    What might Christians of the Reformation tradition think of claims like these about the nature of salvation?
    What is Theosis?

  6. If Christ Has Not Been Raised, You Are Still in Your Sins

    book
    04/11/23
    11 mins
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    By Scott Keith
    What if sin was truly removed and what if the one who took it from us had the power to conquer it’s curse and spit in the face of death?
    If Christ Has Not Been Raised, You Are Still in Your Sins

  7. We Do Not Know the Man

    book
    04/05/23
    11 mins
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    By Wade Johnston
    What is undoubtedly true, however, is that St. Peter wasn’t left outside. He wasn’t left weeping. He was restored, as am I, as are you.
    We Do Not Know the Man

  8. Do You Struggle Like I Do?

    book
    03/22/23
    11 mins
    read
    By Karen Stenberg
    It’s scary to share my struggle and to show that I have cracks because once I’ve shown my cards, I open myself up for judgment.
    Do You Struggle Like I Do?

  9. How to Beat the Devil

    book
    03/20/23
    13 mins
    read
    By Wade Johnston
    Human history, our history, is the story of two Adams with two very different encounters with the devil.
    How to Beat the Devil

  10. Ash Wednesday, For What?

    book
    02/22/23
    10 mins
    read
    By Steven A. Hein
    Ash Wednesday's purpose is not to motivate our resolve to redouble our efforts to do better.
    Ash Wednesday, For What?

  11. Preaching Predestination with Jim Nestingen

    book
    02/03/23
    14 mins
    read
    By John W. Hoyum
    Predestination, Jim knew, is no longer a frightening doctrine of mystery when you understand that God makes his choice about you in the simple word of God, given from one sinner to another.
    Preaching Predestination with Jim Nestingen

  12. Remembered and Redeemed

    book
    01/31/23
    25 mins
    read
    By Bradley Gray
    Even as he was dying, the heart of God poured itself out for the sake of sinners.
    Remembered and Redeemed
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