Messengers, Angels, and Apostles
By Mark Duerr
10/29/26
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Messengers, Angels, and Apostles

While God can, and often does, appear to people face to face, he also often employs the use of several types of messengers.
Where the Inside Is Larger Than the Outside
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
10/28/26

Where the Inside Is Larger Than the Outside

The “further up and further in” we go, the table keeps getting bigger, the guest list keeps getting longer, and the grace keeps on flowing.
The Other History of Feminism
Adam Francisco
Adam Francisco
10/27/26

The Other History of Feminism

Christianity does not locate freedom in radical autonomy. It does not tell either men or women that happiness consists in escaping obligations arising from relationships we did not entirely choose.

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Steven Paulson
Steven Paulson
01/01/19

What Sin?

Psalm 51 teaches two things: mercy and sin. But aren’t we already experts in sin? Why do we need God to teach it to us?
Craig Donofrio
Craig Donofrio
12/31/18

Resolutions and Forgiveness

We fail over and over again to tame the sin in our hearts, to guard the doors of our lips and to act like the children of God.
Kelsi Klembara
Kelsi Klembara
12/28/18

The Groan of All Creation

This blog is a part of our Advent series on the hope we find in, through and given by Christ. Each week’s installment will look at hope from a different perspective with special emphasis on corresponding passages of Scripture.
Jim Nestingen
Jim Nestingen
12/25/18

In the Good Lord's Time, Christ Appeared

The restoration of everything that is and will be, was always meant to take place in a virgin’s belly, in a manger, at the cross.
John W. Hoyum
John W. Hoyum
12/21/18

The Grieving of the Hopeful

This blog is a part of our Advent series on the hope we find in, through and given by Christ. Each week’s installment will look at hope from a different perspective with special emphasis on corresponding passages of Scripture.
Daniel Emery Price
Daniel Emery Price
12/20/18

A Gift No One Trusts You With

A friend recently told me they had never seen the movie A Christmas Story. “What?!” I exclaimed. “Well, you need to fix that this year.”
Brandon Hanson
Brandon Hanson
12/19/18

Revelation 2:12-17 | To the Church in Pergamum: Part 1 | 015

Jesus has a mighty weapon which is the weapon of His warfare, the sword of His mouth, the very Word of God.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
12/17/18

Where Do We Look for Jesus to Come?

What Jesus says is simple, but the simplest things are difficult, and difficulty causes friction.
Mariah Coward
Mariah Coward
12/12/18

Death and Life

Recently, I've had to confront the idea of death. Not that death is merely an idea, but for me it kind of was. I've been fortunate enough to never have someone I knew unexpectedly pass away until a couple of weeks ago.
Kyle G. Jones
Kyle G. Jones
12/12/18

God's Christmas Name

God’s name is no different. It, too, carries power. The power of a promise only God can make.
Dominick Santore
Dominick Santore
12/11/18

I Am The Reason For The Season

I apologize for my part in making Christmas necessary. I have learned that Christ is NOT the reason for the season, I am.
John W. Hoyum
John W. Hoyum
12/11/18

Preaching the End of the World

The death and resurrection of our Lord has indeed removed the power of all these things. But they remain for now, even so.
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