This ancient “tale of two mothers” concerns far more than theological semantics—it is the difference between a God who sends and a God who comes.
12/10/25
This story points us from our unlikely heroes to the even more unlikely, and joyous, good news that Jesus’ birth for us was just as unlikely and unexpected.
12/09/25
Was Jesus ambitious or unambitious? We have to say that the answer is…yes.
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11/14/24
Christ is always the ultimate for God's children, but we sometimes struggle with things that come before.
10/28/24
If we picture the New Testament as a divinely painted masterpiece that hangs in the middle of a museum, then all around it are other works of the period, in different corridors of the museum, in many styles, painted by diverse artists, with variations of color and technique.
10/21/24
To preach Christ and him crucified is to keep the message simple and accessible.
10/04/24
The sinful nature loves self, and pride is its native tongue.
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09/06/24
This article is part of Stephen Paulson’s series on the Psalms.
08/29/24
What a small thing in the big picture to give his head for the Head of the Church who would give his life for John and all sinners.
08/23/24
In the Bible, we meet the God who also does not prance around naked as a jaybird.
08/02/24
God’s headline for his church prioritizes the person of Jesus and his purpose to demonstrate God’s power by dying and rising again for our salvation.
07/23/24
When the historical importance of revivalism is understood, one can appreciate that the question, “Could America experience another revival?” is also a question about the fate of Christianity in America.
07/19/24
The Christian must always remember that personal piety and liturgical uniformity are by no means the marks of true religion.
07/16/24
Surely a division now called the "Great Schism" should command our attention, but it is vital that we do not impute similar significance to all modern disagreements in the church.
07/12/24
Erasmus and the Unintended Reformation
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