The Consuming Fire and the Holiness That Comes Down
By Bradley Gray
10/02/25
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The Consuming Fire and the Holiness That Comes Down

He doesn’t consume us, even though that is what we deserve. Instead, Jesus comes down to us and consumes all our sin by taking it on himself.
When Pastors Are Abused by Their Congregations
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
10/01/25

When Pastors Are Abused by Their Congregations

This article is the first part of a two-part series. The second part will take a look at when pastors abuse their congregations.
An Excerpt from Untamed Prayers: Psalm 123 and Psalm 136
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
09/30/25

An Excerpt from Untamed Prayers: Psalm 123 and Psalm 136

The following entries are excerpts from Chad Bird’s new book, Untamed Prayers: 365 Daily Devotions on Christ in the Book of the Psalms (1517 Publishing, 2025), pgs. 311 and 335

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Cindy Koch
Cindy Koch
12/07/20

To Us a Child is Born: A Mighty God

He assumed the weakest form to do his greatest work.
John T. Pless
John T. Pless
12/06/20

Impulses for Advent Preaching from Bonhoeffer

Bonhoeffer’s Advent preaching was carried out under the dark shadow of war yet within that night the word of promise sounds forth with radiant clarity. There is much in his preaching to inspire, deepen, and sharpen our proclamation in Advent 2020.
Peter Nafzger
Peter Nafzger
12/06/20

Gospel: John 1:6-8, 19-20 (Advent 3: Series B)

Whatever else may come, however worse it may get, the light has come and will come again.
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
12/06/20

Epistle: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 (Advent 3: Series B)

These exhortations are dependent upon the accomplishments of Christ in the first Advent, with the upshot that upon the final advent the faithful will stand “sanctified completely” and “blameless.” Be mindful of both, neglect neither.
Jeffrey Pulse
Jeffrey Pulse
12/06/20

Old Testament: Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 (Advent 3: Series B)

The words the Anointed One uses to describe His reign are very familiar ones: Preach to the afflicted, bind up the broken hearted, liberty for the captives, opening eyes, comfort and provide for those who mourn.
Ken Sundet Jones
Ken Sundet Jones
12/04/20

Who was Anselm of Canterbury?

On this day in the year 1093, Anselm was consecrated as the archbishop of Canterbury.
Kathy Morales
Kathy Morales
12/03/20

The Confession of a Prodigal

Jesus does not seek out Peter to condemn, but to restore his precious lost sheep, His dearly loved prodigal son.
Jay Sawrie
Jay Sawrie
12/02/20

Fear & Fruit Bearing

Bearing fruit is wonderful, but you do not stay a Christian through fruit-bearing. You bear fruit and are growing because you are united to Christ.
John T. Pless
John T. Pless
11/29/20

John the Baptist: Witness in the Wilderness

John is not the Light; he is the servant sent to bear witness to the light.
Peter Nafzger
Peter Nafzger
11/29/20

Gospel: Mark 1:1-8 (Advent 2: Series B)

Mark makes no effort to impress listeners or win votes. His voice aims only to prepare those who hear it for the coming of the Lord.
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
11/29/20

Epistle: 2 Peter 3:8-14 (Advent 2: Series B)

The sneak-peek vision of the world to come, a preview of the Last Day, the Day of the Lord, has already been revealed, declares Peter.
Jeffrey Pulse
Jeffrey Pulse
11/29/20

Old Testament: Isaiah 40:1-11 (Advent 2: Series B)

Isaiah invokes beautiful imagery of the Good Shepherd who tends His flock, gathers His lambs in His arms, carries them in His bosom, and gently leads.
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