A Review of
By Bob Hiller
05/04/26
19mins

A Review of "The Desecration of Man" by Carl Trueman

Trueman engages the question of “What is man?” and demonstrates how contemporary definitions of mankind result in the dehumanizing of our neighbor.
What Does Baptism Do?
Brian W. Thomas
Brian W. Thomas
05/01/26

What Does Baptism Do?

This is an excerpt from the third chapter of By Water and the Word: God’s Gift of Baptism for You by Brian Thomas (1517 Publishing, 2026), pgs 52-60.
The Tree That Sweetens Every Sorrow
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
04/30/26

The Tree That Sweetens Every Sorrow

Even when the bitter places sink down deep into our bones, the Restorer never relinquishes his grip on you.

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Zack James Cole
Zack James Cole
02/26/18

Knowing is Half the Battle

I cannot recall how many times I sang along to this theme song, punching and kicking as a kid in the 80s. But much of my desire to join the Marine Corps had its genesis in the 80s cartoon “G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero.”
Kevin McClain
Kevin McClain
02/23/18

The Perfect Sacrifice

Jesus’ sacrificial death is the perfect sacrifice because He is sinless, the spotless Lamb, and it is for you.
Joel Hess
Joel Hess
02/22/18

Beware It's a Trap

Let us preach Christ and Him crucified to the masses.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
02/17/18

Prayer Won't Stop School Shootings

A good place to start is to work hard at loving those no one else seems to love. I can’t think of a more Christ-like action.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
02/15/18

Dying Is Greater Than Fighting

“The strongest person in the room doesn't win the fight," she said, "it’s whoever's the meanest…” I was fifteen years old when my aunt taught me that.
Jeff Mallinson
Jeff Mallinson
02/15/18

Romantic Love, Silence, and Ash Wednesday

This reflection was adapted from Sexy: The Quest for Erotic Virtue in Perplexing Times (1517 Publishing, 2017).
Jessica Thompson
Jessica Thompson
02/14/18

The Gospel for the Relational Failure

Today I want to give you some good news. It is good news for the relationship failure; for the one who is self-focused;
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
02/13/18

Comfort for Troubled Christians

Jesus is our food and drink, our home and property, our all in all.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
02/13/18

Comfort for Troubled Christians

Jesus is our food and drink, our home and property, our all in all.
Bonnie Petroschuk
Bonnie Petroschuk
02/12/18

Shut Out

For many years, I read this as a “salvation” verse. Jesus is knocking on the door of the hearts of the unsaved, asking to come in.
Paul Dunk
Paul Dunk
02/06/18

Giving Grace To All The Wrong People

In short, the life of Christ is perfect justice and perfect grace on display.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
02/04/18

Give Us Religion Where the Good Things Run Wild

Jesus came to lay down his life for us. He didn’t come to slip 6’ leashes on the necks of his canine followers. He came to set us free.
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