1. Not in Vain

    book
    04/08/24
    9 mins
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    By Wade Johnston
    Paul knew that, without the resurrection, the Christian life was a “Smells Like Teen Spirit” video.
    Not in Vain

  2. The Grace of Repentance in a Fish’s Belly

    book
    02/22/24
    23 mins
    read
    By Bradley Gray
    He shows up when we are at our worst to usher us back to his side, lead us to repentance, rescue us, and reclaim us as his own.
    The Grace of Repentance in a Fish’s Belly

  3. For We Do Not Know What to Pray for As We Ought

    book
    02/21/24
    10 mins
    read
    By Wade Johnston
    Sometimes, we get prayer dementia. We can’t remember what we were going to pray for, we can’t put the words together, and, frustrated, there is nothing we can do but sigh and groan.
    For We Do Not Know What to Pray for As We Ought

  4. The Gospel Breaks Down Fences

    book
    01/11/24
    9 mins
    read
    By Donavon Riley
    It would serve us well to embrace the beauty of our diversity within the unity of the body of Christ.
    The Gospel Breaks Down Fences

  5. Is God Moved by our Petitions?

    book
    01/08/24
    15 mins
    read
    By Steve Byrnes
    Do our petitions move God?
    Is God Moved by our Petitions?

  6. The Testimony of The Rood

    book
    11/27/23
    11 mins
    read
    By Donavon Riley
    An Anglo-Saxon poem gives fresh insight to the cross
    The Testimony of The Rood

  7. Pumpkin Patch

    book
    11/22/23
    23 mins
    read
    By Daniel Stenberg
    How the pumpkin patch has a lot to teach us about the love and work of Christ
    Pumpkin Patch

  8. Breathing Underwater

    book
    11/21/23
    13 mins
    read
    By Laura Bauer
    When the waters of anxiety and depression rise, there is One who understands.
    Breathing Underwater

  9. Seeking Divine Solutions to Human Problems

    book
    10/26/23
    9 mins
    read
    By Donavon Riley
    Human solutions to problems, important as they are, are inadequate to meet our deepest needs
    Seeking Divine Solutions to Human Problems

  10. When You're Attacked By The "What If's"

    book
    10/13/23
    18 mins
    read
    By Erick Sorensen
    Finding rest in God when the “what ifs”come calling
    When You're Attacked By The

  11. The God Who Remembers: Joseph

    book
    09/13/23
    10 mins
    read
    By Bruce Hillman
    We have to “remember” that God remembers us. He has not fallen away. For God to remember us means he is working for our good; a restoration.
    The God Who Remembers: Joseph

  12. Defeating the Goliath of Addiction

    book
    09/06/23
    12 mins
    read
    By Donavon Riley
    We must also address the stigma surrounding addiction within so many churches.
    Defeating the Goliath of Addiction
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