The Hermit and the Blackbird
By Donavon Riley
03/27/26
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The Hermit and the Blackbird

Lent exists because we are forgetful creatures. We forget how hungry we really are.
Getting Over Your Moral Superiority
Daniel Emery Price
Daniel Emery Price
03/26/26

Getting Over Your Moral Superiority

The Pharisee valued fasting and giving tithes, but could not find value in his fellow sinner.
The Original Sin of Preaching: The Constant Craving for a Useful God in Pulpit and Pew
Magnus Persson
Magnus Persson
03/25/26

The Original Sin of Preaching: The Constant Craving for a Useful God in Pulpit and Pew

God is not a tool in our hands. He does not exist to serve our goals, our metrics, or our platforms.

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Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
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The Courage to Rise After Each Fall

Let your soul grieve, yes, but don’t let it be eaten alive by worry.
Bruce Hillman
Bruce Hillman
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Some Practical Advice on Keeping Your Faith Resilient while at University

In his resurrection, God says "Yes" to Christ, and all those in him.
Kathy Morales
Kathy Morales
09/20/24

Tech and Vocation: A Christian Perspective on Generative AI

Jesus has instituted his living-breathing disciples, his shepherds in his church, to declare the full forgiveness of sins.
Gretchen Ronnevik
Gretchen Ronnevik
09/11/24

How to Find Christ: A Guide for College Students

He will never leave you nor forsake you. Your faith is not fragile glass.
Steven Paulson
Steven Paulson
09/06/24

Psalm 2: Kiss the Son

This article is part of Stephen Paulson’s series on the Psalms.
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
09/03/24

With All Boldness

Despite the best efforts of that council to silence Jesus of Nazareth and his message, it wasn't enough. Jesus was alive.
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
08/27/24

Yours Is the Victory

Press on, church. Yours is the victory through Jesus Christ your Lord.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
08/26/24

Indifference Is A Most Deadly Poison

It is the story of a God who is not distant, not indifferent, not doing anything in half-measures, but who is here, now.
Erick Sorensen
Erick Sorensen
08/21/24

God's Use of Nature

As both law and gospel are proclaimed, judgment and deliverance are miraculously pronounced over the hearer.
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
08/12/24

Listen to Him

With so many TV preachers, pastors, and Bible teachers claiming to be authoritative voices for God himself, how do you know who to listen to?
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
08/01/24

When The I AM Moves in Our Direction

The gospel is his weapon that beats back the darkness — “I AM the Resurrection and the Life. Bow your head, bend the knee when I walk by.”
Christopher J. Richmann
Christopher J. Richmann
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The Fate of American Revivalism

When the historical importance of revivalism is understood, one can appreciate that the question, “Could America experience another revival?” is also a question about the fate of Christianity in America.
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