A Review of
By Bob Hiller
05/04/26
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A Review of "The Desecration of Man" by Carl Trueman

Trueman engages the question of “What is man?” and demonstrates how contemporary definitions of mankind result in the dehumanizing of our neighbor.
What Does Baptism Do?
Brian W. Thomas
Brian W. Thomas
05/01/26

What Does Baptism Do?

This is an excerpt from the third chapter of By Water and the Word: God’s Gift of Baptism for You by Brian Thomas (1517 Publishing, 2026), pgs 52-60.
The Tree That Sweetens Every Sorrow
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
04/30/26

The Tree That Sweetens Every Sorrow

Even when the bitter places sink down deep into our bones, the Restorer never relinquishes his grip on you.

All Articles

Amy Mantravadi
Amy Mantravadi
02/19/25

An Interview with Tom Holland about Cultural Christianity

Jesus is very difficult to bring down. That’s the power of it.
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
02/12/25

Encountering Christ Through the Liturgy

In the liturgy, Christ is present, self-giving, and ever-addressing his people.
Wade Johnston
Wade Johnston
02/11/25

Singing with Simeon

Christians don’t need a bucket list. We’ve got the whole bucket: the Word fulfilled, life fulfilled, and life in full.
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
02/06/25

Gospel Action

The liturgy ensures that the gospel is never something inward, merely a thought or sentiment of the believer.
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
01/20/25

Gospel Safebox

"When God has his say, have confidence that his Word and sacraments bestow precisely what he says."
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
01/07/25

The Epiphany Star

We now are the magi: we worship Christ because of who he is, but also because of what he has done for us and what he continues to do in his gift-giving to us.
Sam Leanza Ortiz
Sam Leanza Ortiz
01/06/25

A Look at Epiphany Traditions: Sacred and Secular

Epiphany continues the work done at Christmas, bringing light and life to a dying world desperate for hope.
Michael Berg
Michael Berg
01/03/25

Bless This House: An Explanation of the Chalking of the Door

The “Chalking of the Door” is a way to celebrate and literally mark the occasion of the Epiphany and God’s blessing of our lives and home.
Wade Johnston
Wade Johnston
12/18/24

Mary's Humility and the Hope of a Savior

Jesus rests in a manger in the days to come, but don’t be fooled.
Wade Johnston
Wade Johnston
11/21/24

What Was the Reformation All About?

Christ is the beating heart of Christian faith and its only object.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
10/28/24

Hammer Time and Rolling Rocks: The Intersection of Popular Jewish Literature with the New Testament

If we picture the New Testament as a divinely painted masterpiece that hangs in the middle of a museum, then all around it are other works of the period, in different corridors of the museum, in many styles, painted by diverse artists, with variations of color and technique.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
10/08/24

The Courage to Rise After Each Fall

Let your soul grieve, yes, but don’t let it be eaten alive by worry.
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