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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Kelsi Klembara
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.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
01/04/18

Just Another Law-Gospel Sermon?

While I was still an over-eager seminarian the professor warned me, “Mr. Riley, this is exciting stuff.
Joel Hess
Joel Hess
12/28/17

Christmas is for the Naughty List

Merry Christmas sinner! Jesus was born for you. He died and rose for you.
Bror Erickson
Bror Erickson
12/27/17

Your Jewish Attorney

Christ intercedes on your behalf before the Father for all the sins that work guilt deep down in your soul.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
12/26/17

Christmas Meditation — Unto Us A Child Is Born

The text says there was no room for them. And this should give us cause for a little head-scratching.
Daniel Emery Price
Daniel Emery Price
12/25/17

The Meal In A Manger

At one point I was asked why we receive the Lord’s Supper during our Christmas services.
Scott Keith
Scott Keith
12/25/17

Even At Christmas, It is Still All About the Gospel

We thus come together to eat and drink, exchange gifts, serve one another, and even while celebrating, we proclaim the Gospel of Christ to one another.
Bonnie Petroschuk
Bonnie Petroschuk
12/18/17

A Rebel’s Blessing

Her name meant “Rebel” or “Rebellion”. In a culture where your name was thought to reveal your whole character, either in a prophetic sense or as it was known and manifested, it was an interesting choice.
Brandon Hanson
Brandon Hanson
12/14/17

Childbearing Now Saves You

I bet you have seen this verse pop up in Bible study before.
Joel Hess
Joel Hess
12/14/17

Christmas on the Battlefield

In the midst of suffering, hate, and sin, Jesus sets a table for soldiers. He feeds the fearful with forgiveness and eternal life.
Steven A. Hein
Steven A. Hein
12/13/17

Mary's Joy, For a Song

What comes to us at Christmas is not a great seasonal bargain to enhance our happy holidays. It is the priceless gift of God’s Son.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
12/10/17

Celebrating Christmas in the Underworld

No one twisted Jesus’s arm to make him enter Mary’s womb. No one tricked him into being born into a world strung out on the meth of sin. He came in with his eyes wide open.
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