1. The Most Unusual Cemetery in America: New York City’s Hart Island and the Heart of Easter’s Lord

    book
    03/14/16
    9 mins
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    By Chad Bird
    The Lord has a special place in his heart for those whom the world forgets. For the anonymous. For the rejected.
    The Most Unusual Cemetery in America: New York City’s Hart Island and the Heart of Easter’s Lord

  2. The God of Global Statements

    book
    12/03/15
    9 mins
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    By Paul Dunk
    The advent is an incredible time for the church. We focus in on and celebrate Christ's first coming in anticipation of His second advent: The restoration of all things.
    The God of Global Statements

  3. We All Show up Late for Church

    book
    11/05/15
    7 mins
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    By Chad Bird
    When we begin singing the opening hymn, our voices blend with those of angels in heaven, who have been belting out hymns long before we rolled out of bed that morning.
    We All Show up Late for Church

  4. How to Be Ready for the End of the World

    book
    11/02/15
    19 mins
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    By Erick Sorensen
    You know what used to be easy? Going places. It’s true. When I was younger if somebody called me up on the spot and asked me to come over, I literally could say, “Alright, I’ll be right over,” and it was accurate.
    How to Be Ready for the End of the World

  5. God: Perfect Father or Angry Monster

    book
    10/26/15
    12 mins
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    By Bonnie Petroschuk
    Is God the perfect loving father for whom we have all longed; or is he an angry, blood-thirsty deity who can only be appeased by the torture and death of his own child?
    God: Perfect Father or Angry Monster

  6. The Resurrection and the Life Hasn’t Forgotten

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    10/19/15
    8 mins
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    By Daniel Emery Price
    Jesus simply can’t help himself. Over and over in the Gospels we find Jesus leaving a wake of physical restoration.
    The Resurrection and the Life Hasn’t Forgotten

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

    book
    07/11/14
    12 mins
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    By Chad Bird
    Because I do care now, and will care even after I’m with the Lord, here are some things I hope and pray are not said at my funeral. I care about those who will be there, about what they will hear.
    Please Don’t Say These Six Things at My Funeral
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