1. Edward John Carnell: Defender of the Faith

    book
    07/02/20
    11 mins
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    By Steven A. Hein
    Using common everyday events, Carnell sought to clarify that there are three standards of duty that we demand others to respect to protect our dignity.
    Edward John Carnell: Defender of the Faith

  2. The Difference between Philosophy and Theology: Following in Luther's Footsteps

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    06/12/20
    12 mins
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    By John W. Hoyum
    The gospel does not proclaim the results of our practical reasoning about things we experience, but the horror of God crucified for our sins and at our hands.
    The Difference between Philosophy and Theology: Following in Luther's Footsteps

  3. Doubting Thomas’ Unfettered Welcome

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    04/13/20
    6 mins
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    By Bradley Gray
    Every time the Scriptures are opened, we are repeating this scene. Every time the gospel is preached, we are replicating a moment wherein the faithless ones are greeted by their faithful Lord.
    Doubting Thomas’ Unfettered Welcome

  4. Peace For Weak Hearts

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    03/18/20
    9 mins
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    By Kathy Morales
    Jesus does not give as the world gives. With Jesus, everything is guaranteed and has been finished from the start.
    Peace For Weak Hearts

  5. Weaponizing Our Virtues

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    02/11/20
    10 mins
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    By Chad Bird
    Virtue, like all good things, can easily be weaponized. And not only can, but constantly is. Indeed, I would argue that, for churchgoing, rule-following, tradition-honoring, morality-applauding people, virtue often becomes the cancer that we deem a badge of honor.
    Weaponizing Our Virtues

  6. When a Christian is Pushed into Atheism

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    08/29/19
    7 mins
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    By Donavon Riley
    What do we say when a Christian admits the church has driven them to atheism? And they don't mean ideologically.
    When a Christian is Pushed into Atheism

  7. Yet Faith Remains…

    book
    07/02/19
    13 mins
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    By Dominick Santore
    Sometimes, the bible bores me. Sometimes, I take scripture, grace, and Jesus lightly.
    Yet Faith Remains…

  8. One of Those Days

    book
    06/11/19
    8 mins
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    By Bonnie Petroschuk
    I'm having one of those days. You know, the kind where you're filled with confusion, guilt, and fear? If you don't know what I'm talking about, just stop reading now.
    One of Those Days

  9. Whenever Our Heart Condemns Us

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    03/20/19
    3 mins
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    By Brandon Hanson
    He looked me straight in the eye and said these words, almost in a challenging way, “I hate God. I do."
    Whenever Our Heart Condemns Us

  10. How Long, O Lord? Climbing 109 Mountains

    book
    03/13/19
    11 mins
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    By Chad Bird
    I finally climbed all 109 mountains. My journey began out of desperation, fueled by anger, fear, resentment.
    How Long, O Lord? Climbing 109 Mountains

  11. Waking Up as a Dragon

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    11/01/18
    11 mins
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    By Chad Bird
    Thank God for heroes: they inspire us to be better, to help others, to live and work for the good of our race. And thank God for villains, too: they incarnate our shadow side, our nocturnal soul, the dragon within us that must incessantly have its throat slit on the altar of repentance.
    Waking Up as a Dragon

  12. I Don't Know How to Pray

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    09/23/17
    8 mins
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    By Chad Bird
    How strange and yet how comforting: God prays to God for us, the Spirit to the Father. He sees through the fog of our emotions to what we truly need.
    I Don't Know How to Pray
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