1. Reflections on the Death of Our Son

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    08/04/22
    15 mins
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    By Chad Bird
    On Saturday, July 16, Luke Gabriel Bird died in a hiking accident in Chile. He was a midshipman in the United States Naval Academy. He is our son. Here are some reflections on his life, his faith, and his Lord.
    Reflections on the Death of Our Son

  2. Miniature Death

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    07/19/22
    12 mins
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    By Martin Luther
    The spirit indeed is willing and desires bodily death as a gentle sleep. It does not consider it to be death; it knows no such thing as death.
    Miniature Death

  3. On the Death of a Pastor

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    06/16/22
    9 mins
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    By Paul Koch
    There is comfort and joy that while one is now at rest from his labors, the Lord of the church continues to ensure that the good seed is sown, watered, and cared for.
    On the Death of a Pastor

  4. God Has Swallowed Death, Whose Belly Christ Has Burst

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    05/06/22
    7 mins
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    By Wade Johnston
    Nothing stands against you. Only Christ stands now, and he is for you, more for you than you could ever know, for you like nothing else that has ever loved you.
    God Has Swallowed Death, Whose Belly Christ Has Burst

  5. What the Women at the Tomb Reveal about God's Redemption

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    05/03/22
    13 mins
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    By Gretchen Ronnevik
    Every part of Jesus’ encounter with Mary Magdalene in John 20 was incredibly intentional and personal for God to systematically redeem what was lost.
    What the Women at the Tomb Reveal about God's Redemption

  6. Becoming Human Again

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    04/29/22
    13 mins
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    By John W. Hoyum
    What the gospel promises is not escape from our humanity, but resurrection from the dead.
    Becoming Human Again

  7. Fearless Thomas Apart From Christ

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    04/26/22
    7 mins
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    By Martin Luther
    Thomas is an illustration of the power of Christ’s resurrection.
    Fearless Thomas Apart From Christ

  8. Please Don’t Say These Six Things at My Funeral

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    04/21/22
    11 mins
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    By Chad Bird
    I want the beginning of my funeral to be focused on Jesus, as well as the middle, the end, and every point in between.
    Please Don’t Say These Six Things at My Funeral

  9. Free Range Christ

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    04/18/22
    10 mins
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    By Steven Paulson
    Free-range Christ is fearful Christ because he is present, speaking, and I just crucified him.
    Free Range Christ

  10. Easter: The First Day of Eternal Life

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    04/17/22
    16 mins
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    By Wade Johnston
    Sometimes loss is gain. Sometimes defeat is victory. Sometimes weakness is strength. Sometimes death is life. Sometimes, that is, when Christ is at the center, on his cross and not in his tomb.
    Easter: The First Day of Eternal Life

  11. God's Transitive Grace

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    04/13/22
    19 mins
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    By Ryan Cosgrove
    Christ has come to make every last aspect of your life the object of his eternal, never-ending, always transitive grace.
    God's Transitive Grace

  12. Easter is Overrated

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    04/11/22
    13 mins
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    By Tyler Cronkright
    Easter must be seen in light of the cross. It must never overshadow Good Friday. They are a packaged deal!
    Easter is Overrated
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