Surprised by Colossians
By Russ Lackey
02/27/26
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Surprised by Colossians

If the church is going to speak to people weary of religion, it will not be by offering better techniques or louder certainty, but by daring to say what Paul so plainly said: Christ is enough.
Getting Over Your Self-Offense
Erick Sorensen
Erick Sorensen
02/26/26

Getting Over Your Self-Offense

Surveying Scripture, it is an immense comfort to know we’re not alone in our sinfulness.
Why Christian Tradition: Why We Confess the Faith Together
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
02/25/26

Why Christian Tradition: Why We Confess the Faith Together

Christian faith is never a solitary possession. When the congregation confesses, the old speak for the young, the strong for the weak, and the clear-voiced for the trembling.

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Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
05/15/25

Why We Worship

“The fear of the Lord” is our heart’s awakening to and recognition of God’s outrageous goodness.
Bruce Hillman
Bruce Hillman
05/09/25

Church Attendance Increases in New Study—But Can We Trust It?

We needn’t fear statistics and studies as palm readings into a certain future. God is God, and his Spirit is alive through his Word.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
04/22/25

A Review of The Big Relief: The Urgency of Grace for a Worn-Out World

Dave weaves together music, movies, and documentaries to illustrate all the ways we seek relief—and then, full and free, he connects our need to Christ’s gift.
Bruce Hillman
Bruce Hillman
04/22/25

What does Pope Francis’ Death Mean to Protestants?

While I disagree with many things Francis did and believed, I think he deserves credit for this: Francis showed us what Christian leadership can look like.
Kathy Morales
Kathy Morales
04/01/25

A Review of "The Lord’s Supper: A Guide to the Heavenly Feast"

Kleinig continually directs the reader's attention to Christ and his gifts.
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
03/27/25

The Proclamation of Paint

How intentional will we be about utilizing gospel spaces that already inescapably communicate?
A.J. Vega
A.J. Vega
03/12/25

The “I” in Church

We are called to believe in the church even when we don’t believe in the church.
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
03/03/25

Rehabilitating Happiness

To be happy is to be the object of God’s love in Christ and to love God and others with the love of Christ.
Seth Moorman
Seth Moorman
01/09/25

Redemption's Party

As you step into the days ahead, remember this: no matter how lost you may feel, you have a God who seeks you out, celebrates your return, and rejoices over you.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
12/25/24

Conflict and Belief at Christmastide

Belief at Christmas is neither neat nor safe. It is the path that leads to the manger and, from there, to the cross.
Wade Johnston
Wade Johnston
12/18/24

Mary's Humility and the Hope of a Savior

Jesus rests in a manger in the days to come, but don’t be fooled.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
11/04/24

Two Kingdoms, Three Estates, One Christ

One Christ rules over all of it. He is the constant, the root that nourishes every estate and every vocation.
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