1. Waiting and Fulfillment and Surprise

    book
    11/29/21
    15 mins
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    By Kevin Hale
    In Advent we wait, in Christmas we rejoice over the coming of Christ in the fulfillment of the promises, and in Epiphany we celebrate the surprise, the manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles.
    Waiting and Fulfillment and Surprise

  2. Thanksgiving Every Sunday

    book
    11/27/21
    9 mins
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    By Pete Lange
    Is it possible to celebrate Thanksgiving every time we come together as God’s people as well?
    Thanksgiving Every Sunday

  3. Implications of the Incarnation: Christmas in the Garden of Eden

    book
    11/26/21
    11 mins
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    By Chad Bird
    In Genesis 1-2, the Lord reveals—or, at a bare minimum, starts dropping some big hints—that he will be quite comfortable becoming a human being himself someday.
    Implications of the Incarnation: Christmas in the Garden of Eden

  4. The Tragedy of an Incidental Christ

    book
    10/28/21
    10 mins
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    By Edward Killian
    The tragedy of the incidental Christ I was raised with is that he was really no Savior at all.
    The Tragedy of an Incidental Christ

  5. Our One Foundation

    book
    10/16/21
    10 mins
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    By Pete Lange
    Jesus came from the heights of heaven above to the depths of earth below to rescue and redeem his long-lost love.
    Our One Foundation

  6. The Mystery of Faith

    book
    10/09/21
    12 mins
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    By Bradley Gray
    The Son of God is still God the Son in the Incarnation.
    The Mystery of Faith

  7. Mary: When Gabriel was Frightened by Mary

    book
    09/30/21
    18 mins
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    By Bruce Hillman
    Grace does not emancipate us from any requirement of obedience. Rather, grace allows Jesus to be obedient on our behalf that the righteous demands of the law can be fulfilled.
    Mary: When Gabriel was Frightened by Mary

  8. Singing through the Book of Common Prayer: A Review of Liturgical Folk's "Matins and Vespers"

    book
    09/17/21
    8 mins
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    By Blake Flattley
    In a time of unknown, the Flanigans found comfort in the words of the prayer book and made them truly their own.
    Singing through the Book of Common Prayer: A Review of Liturgical Folk's

  9. Can Body Positivity Overcome Our Bodies of Death?

    book
    08/19/21
    21 mins
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    By Kelsi Klembara
    As the body positivity movement has gained traction, we must also be aware of some of its pitfalls
    Can Body Positivity Overcome Our Bodies of Death?

  10. How a Small, Country Congregation Became a Megachurch Overnight

    book
    07/26/21
    8 mins
    read
    By Chad Bird
    This tiny rural church would bulge at the seams with worshipers from realms seen and unseen, all mixed together in the adoration of the Lamb.
    How a Small, Country Congregation Became a Megachurch Overnight

  11. The Second Beatitude: From Tears to Joy

    book
    07/01/21
    11 mins
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    By Haroldo Camacho
    The giver of life, the source of joy, stands weeping together with the human family as they grieve under the curse of sin.
    The Second Beatitude: From Tears to Joy

  12. Sing Me A Story

    book
    05/07/21
    10 mins
    read
    By Sam P. Schuldheisz
    From Genesis to Revelation, Scripture echoes with the great songs of salvation that fill our ears, hearts, minds, and mouths with the good news of salvation in Jesus.
    Sing Me A Story
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