Practical Theology

God's Not Impressed By Your Word Count

06/23/22

12 mins

By Luke Kjolhaug

Because of Jesus, God always hears our prayers, and he always responds to them in love–regardless of the quality or quantity of the one speaking them.
The Power of the Swipe

10/27/20

10 mins

By Luke Kjolhaug

When your identity is tied up in the judgment of others—you're in deep trouble. Because, however well-curated and photo-shopped your life may be, sooner or later someone is going to look at you, they'll swipe, and they'll move on.
Christus Victor Saved My Life

08/31/20

26 mins

By Luke Kjolhaug

We don’t just need someone to bear our guilt and die for us. We also need someone to defeat all of the forces of sin and darkness and anxiety and depression that overwhelm us.
Gods of the Garden

07/23/20

12 mins

By Luke Kjolhaug

There is no comfort in naked sovereignty. A bully may be said to be “sovereign” over the elementary school playground, but that doesn’t bring much comfort nor does it promise security. We need something more than a God who is in control.
God of the Springtime

04/29/20

12 mins

By Luke Kjolhaug

The true miracle of springtime isn't simply its beauty, but in the way it foreshadows the sprigs of life that spring forth when God creates faith from the fallow ground of dead sinners.
Knights of Faith

09/18/19

12 mins

By Luke Kjolhaug

The question is this: Is it possible to truly believe God will give us a desirable answer to our prayers, and at the same time be OK if He doesn't?
The Secret to Happiness

06/25/19

14 mins

By Luke Kjolhaug

Happiness is a slippery term. We all want it. We're all supposed to pursue it. But nobody seems to know how to obtain it.
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God's Not Impressed By Your Word Count

The Power of the Swipe

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Gods of the Garden

God of the Springtime

Knights of Faith

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