Death and the Maiden
By Matthew L. Rubinstein
12/05/25
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Death and the Maiden

It is death that deserves derision, not the disciple who reaches through sorrow for his Lord.
The God Who Moves When You Cannot
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
12/04/25

The God Who Moves When You Cannot

Illness is not romantic. It is not a test, a metaphor, nor a blessing in disguise.
Did the Church Replace Israel?
Adam Francisco
Adam Francisco
12/03/25

Did the Church Replace Israel?

The unity of God’s people is grounded not in lineage nor land but in the promise of the coming Christ.

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Sam P. Schuldheisz
Sam P. Schuldheisz
05/30/25

Ascension with the Inklings

When Jesus ascends, he does so, bearing gifts for you.
Philip Bartelt
Philip Bartelt
05/28/25

A Review of "Shaman and Sage: The Roots of the 'Spiritual but Not Religious' in Antiquity" by Michael Horton

Those who venture through these pages will find a veritable gold mine for the task of theology today, especially in the realm of apologetics.
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
05/15/25

Why We Worship

“The fear of the Lord” is our heart’s awakening to and recognition of God’s outrageous goodness.
Sam Leanza Ortiz
Sam Leanza Ortiz
05/12/25

The Weathervane of the Eastern Church

On its journey from Byzantium to Constantinople to Istanbul, this special place helps us understand the broader arc of Christian history, which goes on until Christ's return.
Bruce Hillman
Bruce Hillman
05/09/25

Church Attendance Increases in New Study—But Can We Trust It?

We needn’t fear statistics and studies as palm readings into a certain future. God is God, and his Spirit is alive through his Word.
Seth Moorman
Seth Moorman
05/07/25

A Kingdom Without Smoke: What the Conclave Can't Decide

The church does not await a verdict; she proclaims one.
Adam Francisco
Adam Francisco
04/23/25

The Shroud of Turin, Apologetics, and the Resurrection

It’s easy to understand the allure of the shroud. In a skeptical age, a physical relic that appears to bear the imprint of the risen Christ seems like proof positive of the faith.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
04/22/25

A Review of The Big Relief: The Urgency of Grace for a Worn-Out World

Dave weaves together music, movies, and documentaries to illustrate all the ways we seek relief—and then, full and free, he connects our need to Christ’s gift.
Bruce Hillman
Bruce Hillman
04/22/25

What does Pope Francis’ Death Mean to Protestants?

While I disagree with many things Francis did and believed, I think he deserves credit for this: Francis showed us what Christian leadership can look like.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
04/14/25

From Eden to Easter: The Garden of Eden

This is the first installment in our series, From Eden to Easter: Life and Death in the Garden. Each day throughout Holy Week, we will take a special look at the gardens and wildernesses of Scripture, and in particular, these scenes' connections to Christ's redemption won for us on the cross.
Gretchen Ronnevik
Gretchen Ronnevik
04/10/25

Dear Weary Parent: Balancing Law and Gospel

The goal isn't to give kids a balanced or equal measure of each but to give the right medicine at the right time.
Amy Mantravadi
Amy Mantravadi
04/04/25

Albrecht Durer and the Reformation

Albrech Dürer is said to have brought the Renaissance north of the Alps and perfected the mass production and distribution of images.
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