When Religion Becomes Obsolete, Christ Does Not
By Russ Lackey | Mark Mattes
01/20/26
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When Religion Becomes Obsolete, Christ Does Not

American religion did not become optional because the gospel failed. It became optional because religion slowly redefined itself around usefulness.
Behold the Lamb
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
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Behold the Lamb

The Passover wasn’t just Israel’s story; it’s ours.
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Steven Paulson
Steven Paulson
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Psalm 12, Part 2: The Saint Fails, The Word Purifies

God makes us pure saints by planting us back in the earth we imagined we needed to escape.

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When the waters of anxiety and depression rise, there is One who understands.
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Unsung Inklings: Christopher Tolkien

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The Small Catechism was not created for Confirmation Class

Luther actually expected the Catechism to be taught in the home.
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We Carry Crosses Through Pain

The Lord assures Jeremiah he has not forgotten him. He is there and will rescue him.
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The God Who Remembers: Hannah

Lord, remember us to remind us, that we may know all good things come from you.
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Amy Mantravadi
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Suffering and Doubt: An Excerpt from Finding God in the Darkness

This is an excerpt from part two of “Finding God in the Darkness: Hopeful Reflections from the Pits of Depression, Despair, and Disappointment” by Bradley Gray (1517 Publishing, 2023).
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