1. The Freedom of the Christian

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    09/16/20
    10 mins
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    By Martin Luther
    This is an excerpt from “The Freedom of the Christian” written by Martin Luther and translated and edited by Adam Francisco (1517 Publishing, 2020).
    The Freedom of the Christian

  2. Gods of the Garden

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    07/23/20
    12 mins
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    By Luke Kjolhaug
    There is no comfort in naked sovereignty. A bully may be said to be “sovereign” over the elementary school playground, but that doesn’t bring much comfort nor does it promise security. We need something more than a God who is in control.
    Gods of the Garden

  3. Thoughts on Silence and Change

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    06/08/20
    4 mins
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    By Bruce Hillman
    Silence is an important and valuable tool for change and empathy, self-reflection, and learning.
    Thoughts on Silence and Change

  4. Move or Die

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    04/20/20
    8 mins
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    By Dominick Santore
    "Move or die" is one of those “laws” we don’t like, but we have to admit, as harsh as it sounds, it is good for us. It helps us. Just don’t apply it to my faith.
    Move or Die

  5. Good News for Resolution Failures

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    01/14/20
    10 mins
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    By Ryan Couch
    When we talk about bettering ourselves, we need to realize that a theology of the cross does not militate against this endeavor but that it places it squarely in the horizontal realm.
    Good News for Resolution Failures

  6. It's Too Much

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    01/02/20
    10 mins
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    By Donavon Riley
    God has closed the religious gym. We don't have to show up for church determined, this year, finally, to make a change for the better.
    It's Too Much

  7. How to Fail Successfully in 2020

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    12/31/19
    11 mins
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    By Chad Bird
    Rather than making resolutions about how we’re going to accomplish great things in 2020, let's do something different: resolve how to do well at failure.
    How to Fail Successfully in 2020

  8. "Your Sins Are Forgiven" Is Christianity

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    09/26/19
    10 mins
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    By Martin Luther
    The kingdom of Christ is realized where nothing but comfort and the forgiveness of sins reign not only in words to proclaim it, which is also necessary; but also in deed.

  9. The Unhappy Creed of the Religion of Acquisition

    book
    04/02/19
    11 mins
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    By Chad Bird
    The prophets of old were right: we do resemble what we revere. Our anthropology is hijacked by materialism. We become just stuff who consume stuff and hope to have enough stuff to make life worth it.
    The Unhappy Creed of the Religion of Acquisition

  10. Move, Before Death Comes...

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    01/14/19
    13 mins
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    By Dominick Santore
    I got your life application right here! First off, Happy New Year! It's 2019 and there's a sense of optimism floating about in the air.
    Move, Before Death Comes...

  11. Seven Words for Us Meddling Christians

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    04/30/18
    8 mins
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    By Chad Bird
    Following him will also mean keeping our eyes locked on him so unswervingly that we don’t have the time or energy to be standing on tiptoes, peeping over fences into other people’s troubles and struggles.
    Seven Words for Us Meddling Christians

  12. Ordering God from Amazon

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    04/08/18
    7 mins
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    By Chad Bird
    So much religion is all about us getting this or getting that. The God who comes to us in Jesus is all about giving us himself over and over.
    Ordering God from Amazon
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