1. I Don't Want Eternal Life, It's Too Long

    book
    01/27/23
    20 mins
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    By Bruce Hillman
    I think the problem with the idea of eternity is that we do not have any direct experience of it, but we encounter enough of its possibility to be unsettling.
    I Don't Want Eternal Life, It's Too Long

  2. An S.O.S to God

    book
    01/09/23
    11 mins
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    By Donavon Riley
    The answer to our messages is God's "yes," Jesus, who sends his preachers to proclaim that there's no place for us now other than in the grip of our God and Savior.
    An S.O.S to God

  3. In the Stars

    book
    01/06/23
    12 mins
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    By Steven A. Hein
    The usual acclamation when one becomes King is: “Long live the King!” But this King of kings, this son of David, has come to die.
    In the Stars

  4. Christmas in Psalm 89: The King has Arrived

    book
    12/23/22
    11 mins
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    By Adam Francisco
    The king has arrived and has already begun his reign forever and ever.
    Christmas in Psalm 89: The King has Arrived

  5. God the Father’s Christmas Letters

    book
    12/23/22
    11 mins
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    By Sam P. Schuldheisz
    God the Father sent us – his wayward, sinful, and naughty children – his own series of Father Christmas Letters.
    God the Father’s Christmas Letters

  6. Christmas in Psalm 8: The Lord of the Rings and Christmas

    book
    12/21/22
    18 mins
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    By Chad Bird
    Psalm 8 is a trailer for the entire biblical movie, and the entire biblical movie centers on Christ.
    Christmas in Psalm 8: The Lord of the Rings and Christmas

  7. Finding the Catholic Luther: A Review of Martin Luther and the Rule of Faith by Todd Hains

    book
    12/14/22
    12 mins
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    By John W. Hoyum
    Hains offers a novel yet simple contention: Luther is most catholic where he is boldest.
    Finding the Catholic Luther: A Review of Martin Luther and the Rule of Faith by Todd Hains

  8. Advent Rest

    book
    12/13/22
    8 mins
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    By John Bortulin
    O weary ones, O long-time waiting and watching ones, O ones who are late to the game, he is your rest this busy season, and always.
    Advent Rest

  9. Isaiah Prepares the Way for Jesus

    book
    12/08/22
    9 mins
    read
    By Donavon Riley
    We will not become hopeless because the Lord is with us.
    Isaiah Prepares the Way for Jesus

  10. I wanted you to be here too

    book
    11/23/22
    14 mins
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    By Laura Bauer
    We ache in eager anticipation as we see Christ in action and as we take in the snapshots of his life, death, and resurrection.
    I wanted you to be here too

  11. 1 John 5:1-4: Faith, Love, & the Family of God

    book
    10/21/22
    11 mins
    read
    By Luke Kjolhaug
    The reason that God’s commandments are not burdensome is that Jesus has fulfilled them.
    1 John 5:1-4: Faith, Love, & the Family of God

  12. How Firm Our Foundation

    book
    10/20/22
    28 mins
    read
    By Bradley Gray
    Both now and forever, the bruised and crucified Lord nailed to a cross is our assurance of deliverance.
    How Firm Our Foundation
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