By Mark Duerr

10/29/26

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Messengers, Angels, and Apostles

While God can, and often does, appear to people face to face, he also often employs the use of several types of messengers.

Where the Inside Is Larger Than the Outside

Bradley Gray

10/28/26

Where the Inside Is Larger Than the Outside

The “further up and further in” we go, the table keeps getting bigger, the guest list keeps getting longer, and the grace keeps on flowing.

Adam Francisco

10/27/26

The Other History of Feminism

Christianity does not locate freedom in radical autonomy. It does not tell either men or women that happiness consists in escaping obligations arising from relationships we did not entirely choose.

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Kevin McClain

02/02/18

Raised to Be a Real Man

We attempt to put God to death as we seek to set ourselves in His place. God loves men, but he will not stand to compete with little gods.

Bob Hiller

01/29/18

If You Don't Go to Church, You Won't Go to Heaven!

Heaven is as near as the Word proclaimed from the mouth of the preacher into the ear and heart of the sinner. It is as near as the bread and wine in your mouth. For, you see, Word and sacrament are where Jesus is.

Paul Dunk

01/26/18

Here We Are Now. Entertain Us.

Do you remember way back in May 2007, Charlie and his brother Harry were sitting on a chair when Charlie bit Harry's finger? The little guys broke the internet.

Chad Bird

01/26/18

The Unsexy Church

The following is an excerpt from Chad Bird’s new book, Your God Is Too Glorious: Finding God in the Most Unexpected Places (Baker Book, 2018).

Bonnie Petroschuk

01/24/18

You Can’t Fool God

Growing up in church I did not often hear the word “grace” uttered unless it was accompanied by the word “cheap” and said in a disapproving tone with a disdainful look.

Chad Bird

01/17/18

"I'm Fully in Control of This Situation" and Three Other Delicious Lies

Jesus lives amidst the twisted metal and smoking ruins of lives gone bad. It’s where he does his best work. Christ is the ultimate first responder.

Chad Bird

01/17/18

The Unexpected Narrative of God

Dual narratives are unfolding in our lives at every moment. There’s the story we’re writing, and the one penned by the Spirit.

Donavon Riley

01/16/18

The Unforgivable, Forgiven

The pastor declares it. We receive it. The forgiveness of sins. It’s a simple thing.

Donavon Riley

01/16/18

That is Good

A heart that wants nothing that is not from God can only occur by the Holy Spirit speaking the Gospel into our hearts.

Chad Bird

01/09/18

God the Trashman

When I was a boy, I wanted to be a trashman. Little did I know that I would grow up to need a God who was a trashman.

Kelsi Klembara

01/09/18

Yes, But...

Yes, but. It's a phrase I find myself repeating often in life. When my husband asks for forgiveness, I too often respond, "I forgive you, but…” and then continue with a list of my grievances.

Ted Rosenbladt

01/08/18

Jesus Died for Failing Parents

God knows our need. He knows how it is to raise unruly children. He is very experienced in dealing with rebellion.

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