The Consuming Fire and the Holiness That Comes Down
By Bradley Gray
10/02/25
23mins

The Consuming Fire and the Holiness That Comes Down

He doesn’t consume us, even though that is what we deserve. Instead, Jesus comes down to us and consumes all our sin by taking it on himself.
When Pastors Are Abused by Their Congregations
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
10/01/25

When Pastors Are Abused by Their Congregations

This article is the first part of a two-part series. The second part will take a look at when pastors abuse their congregations.
An Excerpt from Untamed Prayers: Psalm 123 and Psalm 136
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
09/30/25

An Excerpt from Untamed Prayers: Psalm 123 and Psalm 136

The following entries are excerpts from Chad Bird’s new book, Untamed Prayers: 365 Daily Devotions on Christ in the Book of the Psalms (1517 Publishing, 2025), pgs. 311 and 335

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Joel Hess
Joel Hess
01/10/19

A Church for Amnesiacs

Even after Jesus made it clear in His actions and commands that God’s grace is for all sinners, the apostles forgot the promises they received from their Savior.
Walter Hwang
Walter Hwang
01/08/19

Where Are You?

I grew up playing baseball – mostly “street” baseball, with a bunch of friends. It was one of my passions in life.
Grant Klembara
Grant Klembara
01/04/19

The Birth of the Confessing Church

When bishops err we must not follow...We must obey God before man.
Cindy Koch
Cindy Koch
01/03/19

Our Identity Crisis

But the Creator of life and breath does not wait for Moses to identify with worthiness.
Scott Davis
Scott Davis
01/02/19

The Lord's Table Is Not A Potluck

Have you ever invited someone over to your house? Most of us have either invited someone into our homes for supper.
Cindy Koch
Cindy Koch
01/02/19

The Two Lies

Jesus’ coming and death and resurrection guarantee us the victory over the lies, the desire to be pitied, and the appeal of stuff.
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.
Wade Johnston
Wade Johnston
12/26/18

Come, Lord Jesus, Come

Advent is one big answer to the question of free will in matters of salvation. God is free. Our will is bound.
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.”
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.
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