By Ryan Matthias

01/30/26

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Don't Lead with Wrestling

When we consider our own end, it will not bring us into a final wrestling match with the messenger of God, but into the embrace of the Messiah of God.

Jason Oakland

01/29/26

The Callings of Jesus

What do such callings look like? They are ordinary and everyday.

Why Christian Tradition? Why Absolution and Mercy

Donavon Riley

01/28/26

Why Christian Tradition? Why Absolution and Mercy

This is the third in a series meant to let the Christian tradition speak for itself, the way it has carried Christians through long winters, confusion, and joy for centuries.

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Joey Goodall

02/28/25

You Can't Sever the Saint from the Sinner

You cannot sever the saint from the sinner. Christians remain both simultaneously.

Bradley Gray

02/25/25

The Incarnate Word

Despite the mathematical incongruity, the church confesses that Christ is one hundred percent human and one hundred percent divine.

Jason Oakland

02/17/25

A Remnant Chosen By Grace

In grace, God chooses to love his people.

Wade Johnston

02/11/25

Singing with Simeon

Christians don’t need a bucket list. We’ve got the whole bucket: the Word fulfilled, life fulfilled, and life in full.

Bradley Gray

01/30/25

The Gospel for All

There is no one — not now, not ever — who cannot be included in the family of God through the efficacy of Christ’s saving power.

Jason Oakland

01/27/25

Jesus Provides

Jesus, the true Bridegroom, erases that mistake by his own compassionate, saving act. Isn’t this also a picture of the gospel?

Adam Francisco

01/17/25

Thank God for Wesley Huff: Defending the Historicity of the Gospel

Huff did not stop there, though. Towards the end of the interview, he asked Rogan, "What do you think of Jesus?"

Wade Johnston

01/13/25

Epiphany Every Day

Epiphany is one of the most important festivals of the church year, although often sadly overlooked.

Wade Johnston

01/08/25

My Father's Business

Be relieved, whatever has had you anxious. He is with us and about his Father’s business, which is your salvation.

John Bombaro

01/07/25

The Epiphany Star

We now are the magi: we worship Christ because of who he is, but also because of what he has done for us and what he continues to do in his gift-giving to us.

Ryan Couch

01/03/25

New Year, Same You

It's a new year, and you are still the same you: a sinner who is simultaneously perfect in every way because Christ declares it to be so.

Donavon Riley

01/02/25

After The Festivities Have Faded

In Simeon's hands and Anna's gaze, we are reminded of God's promise—not distant, not fading, but alive.

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