1. Christmas in Psalm 8: The Lord of the Rings and Christmas

    book
    12/21/22
    18 mins
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    By Chad Bird
    Psalm 8 is a trailer for the entire biblical movie, and the entire biblical movie centers on Christ.
    Christmas in Psalm 8: The Lord of the Rings and Christmas

  2. I am the Lord's Servant

    book
    12/16/22
    10 mins
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    By Wade Johnston
    Rejoice with Mary as she would rejoice with you. Be blessed, like her, with humility from God, so that you may serve joyfully and willingly wherever and in whatever role God has placed you.
    I am the Lord's Servant

  3. Finding the Catholic Luther: A Review of Martin Luther and the Rule of Faith by Todd Hains

    book
    12/14/22
    12 mins
    read
    By John W. Hoyum
    Hains offers a novel yet simple contention: Luther is most catholic where he is boldest.
    Finding the Catholic Luther: A Review of Martin Luther and the Rule of Faith by Todd Hains

  4. Advent Anticipation Through the Ages

    book
    11/30/22
    10 mins
    read
    By Craig Donofrio
    When and how did the church start this season of anticipation?
    Advent Anticipation Through the Ages

  5. Refreshment for the Depressed Soul

    book
    11/21/22
    29 mins
    read
    By Bradley Gray
    Help comes for those who cannot help themselves. When we bottom-out and come to the end of ourselves, that is where hope springs.
    Refreshment for the Depressed Soul

  6. Vitality in Pastoral Formation

    book
    11/11/22
    20 mins
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    By Joshua Miller
    Preachers and church workers must also hear the gospel preached to them.
    Vitality in Pastoral Formation

  7. The Spirit Never Stops Testifying to Christ: 1 John 5:5-12

    book
    10/28/22
    13 mins
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    By Gretchen Ronnevik
    Through water, blood, and word, the Spirit never stops pointing us to Christ, and even more, giving us Christ.
    The Spirit Never Stops Testifying to Christ: 1 John 5:5-12

  8. Visible and Invisible

    book
    10/26/22
    11 mins
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    By Pete Lange
    The good news is that with our God there is always more: more than we deserve, dare, ask, or expect, more than we can see, hear, feel, or think.
    Visible and Invisible

  9. How to Define Christian Community

    book
    10/25/22
    10 mins
    read
    By Wade Johnston
    There is no true life and meaningful community apart from forgiveness.
    How to Define Christian Community

  10. 1 John 5:1-4: Faith, Love, & the Family of God

    book
    10/21/22
    11 mins
    read
    By Luke Kjolhaug
    The reason that God’s commandments are not burdensome is that Jesus has fulfilled them.
    1 John 5:1-4: Faith, Love, & the Family of God

  11. 1 John 4:15-21: Staying In Love

    book
    10/14/22
    14 mins
    read
    By Erick Sorensen
    The love mentioned in 1 John 4:15-21 fourteen times (!) is a love that needs no apology but is determined at all times to sacrifice for the other.
    1 John 4:15-21: Staying In Love

  12. A Very Brief Introduction to Logos Theology

    book
    10/13/22
    22 mins
    read
    By Bruce Hillman
    Logos theology is a theology of presence without division. It is a way of unification, of which the incarnation is the greatest visible example.
    A Very Brief Introduction to Logos Theology
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