1. More Than Conquerors: Pastoral Care in Physical & Spiritual Temptations

    book
    08/21/23
    8 mins
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    By Donavon Riley
    It is of the utmost importance that pastors teach their congregation that through faith in Jesus Christ, they are fortified against the machinations of the adversary.
    More Than Conquerors: Pastoral Care in Physical & Spiritual Temptations

  2. A Line in the Sand

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    08/14/23
    10 mins
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    By Scott Landrum
    Is salvation by the law or not? Moses or Jesus? Indeed, we find a fundamental parting of the ways put forward here, and the stakes couldn’t be higher.
    A Line in the Sand

  3. Observations from an Ordination Anniversary

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    08/03/23
    15 mins
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    By Ryan Cosgrove
    I’ve experienced firsthand the promise that God never leaves a congregation empty-handed.
    Observations from an Ordination Anniversary

  4. How Jesus Fortifies Us Against False Prophets

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    08/01/23
    12 mins
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    By Donavon Riley
    In the tumultuous sea of information, opinions, and ideologies that break over us each day, we hold fast to the anchor of our faith—Jesus, the true prophet.
    How Jesus Fortifies Us Against False Prophets

  5. The Word I Have Needed When My Son Has No Words

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    07/27/23
    17 mins
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    By Amy Mantravadi
    The gospel tells me that the revelation of weakness in myself, my husband, and my son is the occasion for the revelation of God’s strength.
    The Word I Have Needed When My Son Has No Words

  6. What Use is a Pastor?

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    07/26/23
    8 mins
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    By Donavon Riley
    A pastor is sent to proclaim the unconditional grace of God, reminding us again and again that it is our Heavenly Father who reaches out to us in love through his Christ-won forgiveness, and not the other way around.
    What Use is a Pastor?

  7. The Truth that Changes Everything

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    07/25/23
    25 mins
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    By Bradley Gray
    Chains may have restricted Paul, but nothing can restrict the gospel.
    The Truth that Changes Everything

  8. Resurrection Life for Resurrection People Part 3: New Possibilities of Epistemology and Ontology

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    07/24/23
    24 mins
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    By John Bombaro
    Only the resurrection of Jesus guarantees and facilitates divine presence and love to us as divine life for us.
    Resurrection Life for Resurrection People Part 3: New Possibilities of Epistemology and Ontology

  9. The Bible: God’s Anchorage

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    07/20/23
    9 mins
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    By Donavon Riley
    God’s published will offers us anchorage, the anchorage of Jesus Christ, in the midst of chaos, reminding us that there is a greater purpose to our lives than the pursuit of worldly success or fleeting pleasures.
    The Bible: God’s Anchorage

  10. The Gospel for Aliens?

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    07/19/23
    7 mins
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    By Zack James Cole
    The existence of aliens can not negate the promise given to us by God courtesy of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
    The Gospel for Aliens?

  11. Law and Gospel and the Imagination

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    07/11/23
    12 mins
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    By Sam P. Schuldheisz
    When properly distinguishing law and gospel in the Word of God, it is important to use the God-given gift and abilities of the imagination as your ears.
    Law and Gospel and the Imagination

  12. Pastoral Presence Makes All the Difference

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    06/28/23
    13 mins
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    By John Bombaro
    Christ Jesus brings his word and presence to where you are and he is even willing to do so through the likes of your personally present pastor.
    Pastoral Presence Makes All the Difference
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