A Review of
By Amy Mantravadi
05/21/25
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A Review of "Raised in Splendor: The Hope of Glorification for a Secular Age by Jason B. Alligood

Alligood is at pains to stress that glorification is not the result of our own efforts any more than sanctification or justification.
Gone Fishin'
Aaron Boerst
Aaron Boerst
05/20/25

Gone Fishin'

Forgiveness from Jesus is always surprising to us.
On Pornography, Hunger, and Holy Rescue
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
05/19/25

On Pornography, Hunger, and Holy Rescue

The Christ who rescues does not wait for you to be clean. He comes to clean you. He does not need your strength. He brings his own.

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Dominick Santore
Dominick Santore
04/05/17

The Good Struggle?

I have to admit, there are times that I'm still completely susceptible to self-serving salvation projects.
Bonnie Petroschuk
Bonnie Petroschuk
04/04/17

I, Alone

Last night was one of those nights when I had an unscheduled 3:00 a.m. Life Assessment session.
Sam P. Schuldheisz
Sam P. Schuldheisz
03/31/17

Yearning for the Heroic Sacrifice

Sacrifice is the beating heart of the Scriptures, but also of our Christian faith.
Wade Johnston
Wade Johnston
03/29/17

The Only Sane Man in Town

Who was this Jesus, who could do such things?
Daniel Emery Price
Daniel Emery Price
03/27/17

I Am Not Ashamed Of The Law

Paul’s letter to the Romans is arguably the most masterful piece of writing in the New Testament.
Steven A. Hein
Steven A. Hein
03/27/17

Giving Up Something For Lent?

What would be a fitting thing to give up, especially during the season of Lent?
Erick Sorensen
Erick Sorensen
03/15/17

(Dis-) Contentment

If I'm honest, when I survey my life I don't exude much contentment.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
03/15/17

A Christian Looks to Christ

Forgiveness of sin, righteousness, and eternal life aren't handed out by God because we deserve it.
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
03/13/17

Acquittal By The Attorney's Blood

One of my favorite shows in recent memory is the American law enforcement drama Law & Order.
Bruce Hillman
Bruce Hillman
03/01/17

Living Out Forgiveness

One of the common things I see my congregants struggle with is the concept of forgiveness. Contrary to what I had assumed would be the case, I find congregants don’t struggle so much with giving forgiveness as they do living with forgiveness.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
02/25/17

Bringing a Heifer to Church: A Different Perspective on Ash Wednesday

God lit within these ashes the fire of a promise: whoever they touched, that person became clean.
Joel Hess
Joel Hess
02/23/17

What Does It Mean When Jesus Says, "I Am The Way"?

He does not offer a linear route or a series of actions. He offers Himself. In very simple straightforward words, He declares, “I am the way.”
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