A Review of
By Amy Mantravadi
07/21/25
12mins

A Review of "The Church: A Guide to the People of God" by Brad East

“The Church exists to tell anyone and everyone who knocks on her door wondering what’s inside: Come and see” (pg. 58). Such reminders make The Church a worthwhile read.
What Christ Gave Up for Us
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
07/18/25

What Christ Gave Up for Us

The way of the cross is the actual way of victory. Jesus absorbs the worst of what humanity and even the devil can do to him, and he spurns the shame of it all.
The Pulpit is No Place for Political Endorsements
Scott Keith
Scott Keith
07/16/25

The Pulpit is No Place for Political Endorsements

The IRS says churches can endorse candidates from the pulpit. But just because they can doesn’t mean they should.

All Articles

Kyle G. Jones
Kyle G. Jones
02/26/19

What Happens When Jesus is Separated from the Gospel

Holding to Jesus’ teaching while denying His divinity presents a host of complications that make it difficult to take one and leave the other.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
02/21/19

The Two Most Important Days In Your Life

We have at least one thing going for us: we know the first of these two days —our birthday.
Bob Hiller
Bob Hiller
02/20/19

Baptizing the Thief on the Cross

Asking, “Do you have to be baptized to be saved?” is really like asking, “Does Jesus have to save you in order for you to be saved?”
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
02/17/19

Psalm 23: A Song of Christ (Or: A Note on Christ-Centered Preaching from the Psalter)

Christ and the Evangelists, along with saints Peter and Paul, show a deep attachment to the Book of Psalms...it was because the Psalms were about the Messiah, the Christ of God.
Zack James Cole
Zack James Cole
02/12/19

The Grace Pirate

You have heard it said that "Dead men tell no tales." “Ah, but they do tell tales!” says I.
Wade Johnston
Wade Johnston
02/12/19

Theology in the Real World

Theology is a practical habit—that is, an aptitude cultivated to be applied in the real world in daily life.
Bruce Hillman
Bruce Hillman
02/11/19

The Dung-Slinging God

The prophet Jonah longed for one thing: to see the Assyrian city of Nineveh utterly destroyed by the wrath of God. His wish eventually came true
Caleb Keith
Caleb Keith
02/07/19

The Atonement: What is it and Why Does it Matter?

The Scriptural pictures of atonement offer every Christian comfort and hope against sin through the power of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
Wade Johnston
Wade Johnston
02/05/19

Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment

We expect God to try us, not for our crimes, but for our better moments.
Dan Chrismer
Dan Chrismer
02/04/19

The God Who Sees Me

There have been so many times in my life where I have thought to myself; God isn't paying any attention to me. He doesn't care what I do down here on this inconsequential planet in the middle of the huge universe He controls.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
02/04/19

Defeat Evil with Good

Peace comes when we give up worrying about self-interest, self-preservation, and self-satisfaction and instead keep our eyes fixed on good God and Savior Jesus.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
02/01/19

Am I Inside? - A Pastor’s Confession

God has gifted pastors with a terrible privilege. We’re invited to go inside peoples’ pain. A stranger stands emotionally naked in front of us begging, “I can’t get what he did out of my head. Please, help me!”
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