1. Mere Christianity at 70

    book
    05/18/22
    10 mins
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    By Pete Lange
    Armed with great analogies, airtight logic, and razor sharp wit, Lewis keeps you spellbound from one chapter to another as you find yourself going “further up and further in.”
    Mere Christianity at 70

  2. Rustling Leaves and a Guilty Conscience

    book
    05/09/22
    12 mins
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    By Scott Landrum
    Make no mistake, sinners are in fact being pursued by a most hideous beast called sin, death, and the devil, unleashed and striking continuously.
    Rustling Leaves and a Guilty Conscience

  3. Becoming Human Again

    book
    04/29/22
    13 mins
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    By John W. Hoyum
    What the gospel promises is not escape from our humanity, but resurrection from the dead.
    Becoming Human Again

  4. Do the Words of Baptism Matter?

    book
    04/25/22
    7 mins
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    By Steven Paulson
    To give us God’s name, the name that is above every name, Christ gave us the exact words to say at baptism: the name of the triune God who is three persons, one God: “I baptize you in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.”
    Do the Words of Baptism Matter?

  5. My God, My God, Why Have You ______ Me? Rethinking Psalm 22:1

    book
    04/15/22
    11 mins
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    By Chad Bird
    The Messiah is exiled from God on the cross as Israel was. Forsaken as Israel was forsaken. Cast away from Yahweh as Israel was. Why?
    My God, My God, Why Have You ______ Me? Rethinking Psalm 22:1

  6. Lost & Found: The Purpose of Jesus' Parables

    book
    04/13/22
    28 mins
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    By Bradley Gray
    The Savior wasn’t always forthright with his intentions behind using and relaying certain parabolic narratives.
    Lost & Found: The Purpose of Jesus' Parables

  7. Behold Your King

    book
    04/08/22
    7 mins
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    By Martin Luther
    Great things are contained in these seemingly unimportant words: "Behold, your king." Such boundless gifts are brought by this poor and despised king.
    Behold Your King

  8. The Greatness of the Gospel

    book
    04/01/22
    3 mins
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    By Martin Luther
    All human wisdom, righteousness, and holiness are made futile in that which belongs to God’s kingdom.
    The Greatness of the Gospel

  9. God's Command to Save You

    book
    03/29/22
    6 mins
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    By Bruce Hillman
    The promise here is that God is present with us in our troubles, issuing commands to save us before we ask. God does not ignore our suffering and cries.
    God's Command to Save You

  10. Rejoicing in the Spoils of a Triumph We Didn’t Win

    book
    03/23/22
    32 mins
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    By Bradley Gray
    The Word of the Lord is sure. The enemy is defeated. Salvation is waiting for you.
    Rejoicing in the Spoils of a Triumph We Didn’t Win

  11. When the Prodigal Son Relapses

    book
    03/22/22
    9 mins
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    By Chad Bird
    “Come join the murder,” the black ravens of his heart cried. “Come join it again, old friend.” And so he did. The prodigal relapsed. Re-sinned. Re-destroyed his life. Would his father welcome him home this time?
    When the Prodigal Son Relapses

  12. Fearless Repentance

    book
    03/10/22
    13 mins
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    By Kevin Hale
    When we own up to our sin, our Father is not scandalized, and his response is not to reconsider his calling us.
    Fearless Repentance
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