By John W. Hoyum

10/09/26

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World Mission and Inner Mission

There is indeed a responsibility for the church to share the gospel in the world, but never at the expense of the church’s charity and mercy for those neighbors who are nearby.

Bradley Gray

10/07/26

Worship According to the Word

The only hope for idol-addicted sinners who are utterly incapable of decluttering their souls is Jesus, the one at the heart of the gospel, and the only one who stands before the Father with an undivided heart.

Amy Mantravadi

10/06/26

An Introduction to Nikolaus von Amsdorf

More than a friend, Amsdorf was also an important figure in the work of religious reform, providing counsel to Luther on key occasions, shepherding the churches, and defending the faith until his death.

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Chad Bird

01/28/18

Wasting Our Love

We follow the example of creation and her Creator, wasting our love quite prodigally in fulfilling our callings, whether we’re thanked or spurned, applauded or ignored.

Chad Bird

01/26/18

The Unsexy Church

The following is an excerpt from Chad Bird’s new book, Your God Is Too Glorious: Finding God in the Most Unexpected Places (Baker Book, 2018).

Joel Hess

01/25/18

The Joy of Repentance

Repentance is not a call to improve. It is a call to die.

Bonnie Petroschuk

01/24/18

You Can’t Fool God

Growing up in church I did not often hear the word “grace” uttered unless it was accompanied by the word “cheap” and said in a disapproving tone with a disdainful look.

Chad Bird

01/17/18

"I'm Fully in Control of This Situation" and Three Other Delicious Lies

Jesus lives amidst the twisted metal and smoking ruins of lives gone bad. It’s where he does his best work. Christ is the ultimate first responder.

Donavon Riley

01/16/18

The Unforgivable, Forgiven

The pastor declares it. We receive it. The forgiveness of sins. It’s a simple thing.

Kelsi Klembara

01/09/18

Yes, But...

Yes, but. It's a phrase I find myself repeating often in life. When my husband asks for forgiveness, I too often respond, "I forgive you, but…” and then continue with a list of my grievances.

Donavon Riley

01/09/18

Whose Opinion Really Matters?

Only the poor are in need of a Savior, and only the dead need faith, hope, and love delivered to them by the hand of the Almighty.

Ted Rosenbladt

01/08/18

Jesus Died for Failing Parents

God knows our need. He knows how it is to raise unruly children. He is very experienced in dealing with rebellion.

Bonnie Petroschuk

12/18/17

A Rebel’s Blessing

Her name meant “Rebel” or “Rebellion”. In a culture where your name was thought to reveal your whole character, either in a prophetic sense or as it was known and manifested, it was an interesting choice.

Donavon Riley

12/06/17

Where To Begin

I’m going to begin at the beginning. But which one? Birth? Kindergarten? My first drink? The first time I had sex?

Donavon Riley

12/05/17

Blessed Are The Sinners

For God, the only way He acts as Judge and Justifier for us is through Christ Jesus Who dies for sinners.

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