1. Faith Doesn't Paint Houses

    book
    12/02/19
    4 mins
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    By Robert Farrar Capon
    I can only disbelieve you or believe you. If I disbelieve you, I go on being a miserable bore.
    Faith Doesn't Paint Houses

  2. Grace Abounding

    book
    10/11/19
    5 mins
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    By Gerhard Forde
    The law does not end sin, does not make new beings, it only makes matters worse.
    Grace Abounding

  3. When a Christian is Pushed into Atheism

    book
    08/29/19
    7 mins
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    By Donavon Riley
    What do we say when a Christian admits the church has driven them to atheism? And they don't mean ideologically.
    When a Christian is Pushed into Atheism

  4. Ten Thoughts on Law & Gospel from Gerhard Forde

    book
    08/27/19
    6 mins
    read
    By Brandon Hanson
    Here’s a little “devotional” for you; some thoughts on Law and Gospel from Gerhard Forde. Drink deep, drink full. These are rich streams of thought.
    Ten Thoughts on Law & Gospel from Gerhard Forde

  5. The Gelded Gospel

    book
    08/01/19
    13 mins
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    By Luke Kjolhaug
    The gelded Gospel is shiny and attractive and compelling, and we can perform the procedure in any number of ways.
    The Gelded Gospel

  6. Yet Faith Remains…

    book
    07/02/19
    13 mins
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    By Dominick Santore
    Sometimes, the bible bores me. Sometimes, I take scripture, grace, and Jesus lightly.
    Yet Faith Remains…

  7. One of Those Days

    book
    06/11/19
    8 mins
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    By Bonnie Petroschuk
    I'm having one of those days. You know, the kind where you're filled with confusion, guilt, and fear? If you don't know what I'm talking about, just stop reading now.
    One of Those Days

  8. When the Law Must Yield

    book
    05/16/19
    8 mins
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    By Martin Luther
    We will look at the command to love, in the Law of God. Innumerable, endless, are the books and doctrines produced for the direction of man's conduct. And there is still no limit to the making of books and laws.
    When the Law Must Yield

  9. Whenever Our Heart Condemns Us

    book
    03/20/19
    3 mins
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    By Brandon Hanson
    He looked me straight in the eye and said these words, almost in a challenging way, “I hate God. I do."
    Whenever Our Heart Condemns Us

  10. How Long, O Lord? Climbing 109 Mountains

    book
    03/13/19
    11 mins
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    By Chad Bird
    I finally climbed all 109 mountains. My journey began out of desperation, fueled by anger, fear, resentment.
    How Long, O Lord? Climbing 109 Mountains

  11. Why Rules Alone Never Work

    book
    02/25/19
    7 mins
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    By Matt Johnson
    Your eternal salvation isn’t dependent on performance or effort. Well, not your performance anyway...
    Why Rules Alone Never Work

  12. Is it OK for a Former Adult Film Producer to Serve Holy Communion?

    book
    01/17/19
    13 mins
    read
    By Chad Bird
    Some things, once they are deemed disgusting or contaminated, permanently carry that quality with them. These things are even thought to be “contagious,” negatively affecting whatever they come into contact with.
    Is it OK for a Former Adult Film Producer to Serve Holy Communion?
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