1. A Christian story untethered from the reality of Christ and his mercy toward sinners becomes a mere fable, while a sermon disconnected from the hearts of its listeners remains a hollow oratory.
  2. This article is written by guest contributor, Christopher J. Richmann.
  3. Don’t get in the habit (or, if you already do it, get out of the habit) of saying, “I could never talk about these things the way my pastor does.”
  4. He represents our likeness, fulfills it, and so has the prerogative to reproduce his likeness in us.
  5. Patrick's breakthrough came when he began to leverage his knowledge of the native language and customs to build a bridge between Irish lore and the Christian mythos.
  6. Are you on the receiving end of freedom? Or are you trying to make yourself free?
  7. Sin is a heavy thing to bear. Its jacket is shame, its medals are guilt.
  8. The love of God in Christ Jesus never changes. That love is for you.
  9. We can interpret "be the Church" as either law or gospel.
  10. Jesus has gone ahead of you on the road, and promises to be with you still.
  11. The church is called to preach the good news of Jesus Christ. Where is that message found? In every blade of grass, on every page of Scripture.
  12. We are not pursuing dragons; we are the dragons. We are, all of us, Eustace Scrubb.