By Chad Bird

10/13/26

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Jesus Is God: The Old Testament Says So

Yahweh who is pierced and mourned in prophecy is Jesus who is pierced and mourned in fulfillment.

John W. Hoyum

10/09/26

World Mission and Inner Mission

There is indeed a responsibility for the church to share the gospel in the world, but never at the expense of the church’s charity and mercy for those neighbors who are nearby.

Bradley Gray

10/07/26

Worship According to the Word

The only hope for idol-addicted sinners who are utterly incapable of decluttering their souls is Jesus, the one at the heart of the gospel, and the only one who stands before the Father with an undivided heart.

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Scott Keith

02/02/24

When a Good Father Dies, it is Always Too Soon

My goal here isn’t to selfishly reflect on all the reasons I will miss Rod because I know that if you are reading this, you may miss this man, too.

Amy Mantravadi

01/24/24

Johann Spangenberg on Dying Well

A “good death” and “good life” are not accomplished through personal striving but are grasped by faith in the promises of God.

Donavon Riley

01/22/24

The Waterflood Will Not Drown You

Jesus will lead us through the deep waters onto the dry land of that celestial shore, where he will wipe away every tear from our eyes.

Gage Jordan

01/10/24

Don't Choke on the Bread

Jesus reveals to them again who He is. And that life can only be given when we feed on Christ.

Steve Byrnes

01/08/24

Is God Moved by our Petitions?

Do our petitions move God?

John Bombaro

12/23/23

The Fact of His Name

What’s the big deal about Jesus’ name?

Wade Johnston

12/11/23

Have You Heard About the Hall

God has a hall ready for us, for us and for so many more

Sam P. Schuldheisz

11/28/23

The Gospel in the House of Tom Bombadil

Tolkien's hero Tom Bombadil functions to showcase the Gospel

Laura Bauer

11/21/23

Breathing Underwater

When the waters of anxiety and depression rise, there is One who understands.

Erick Sorensen

10/13/23

When You're Attacked By The "What If's"

Finding rest in God when the “what ifs”come calling

Sam P. Schuldheisz

10/09/23

Unsung Inklings: Christopher Tolkien

Christopher grew up in his father's literary world, a joyful reminder and glimpse of something far greater that we as Christians grow up in our Heavenly Father's living word.

Grant Klembara

09/29/23

A Review of “A Hobbit, a Wardrobe, and a Great War” by Joseph Loconte

In A Hobbit, A Wardrobe and a Great War, Loconte meticulously analyzes both Lewis and Tolkien with one eye on their immediate historical context and the other on their works, letters, and diary entries.

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