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A Fool for Christ

Shane Vander Hart: The world’s “wisdom” is its stumbling block and the answer to that is to become a fool, or more precisely, a fool for Christ.

Put Not Your Trust in Princes

Shane Vander Hart: In Psalm 146, King David encourages us to place our trust in One who will never let us down and who will never lead us astray.

Why Biblical Theology is Not Enough

Collin Brendemuehl: The Biblical theology that is a concern is the type that avoids challenges and challenging passages.

His Steadfast Love Endures Forever (Psalm 100)

A Psalm for giving thanks.

Thanksgiving Musings: Between the Day Christ Died and I Believed

David Shedlock: Today, I want to give thanks for all the things he did for me between the Day Christ Died and the Day I believed. 

Vander Hart: Jonathan Edwards’ Resolution for Radical Humility

Shane Vander Hart: Instead of pointing out the failings in others use it as an opportunity to go to God in repentance recognizing our need for Jesus.

Farris: Are You An Evangelical Christian?

Michael Farris: A recent study reveals that many self-professed evangelicals don’t actually believe in fundamental principles of the Christian faith.

Cloud: Six Reasons Christians Assemble

Cameron Cloud: I am concerned that we seem to have forgotten that assembling is an essential element of the expression of our faith.

Cloud: Stop Slandering the Church

Cameron Cloud: It has been disappointing to hear familiar pro-abortion arguments coming out of the mouths of professedly pro-life Christians.

Brendemuehl: This Apocalyptic Age

Collin Brendemuehl: People are looking for a reason to hope. They want hope, and they want a foundation for it. The desire is everywhere. Do we share it?

Report: One in Three Practicing Christians Did Not Stream Worship Services During Pandemic

According to a Barna Group report 32 percent of practicing Christians did not stream a worship service online during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Video: Are You Uncomfortable With The Word ‘Justice’?

Pastor Rechab Gray: “If justice makes you uncomfortable, then it might be that you have not been taught the biblical Jesus, you’ve been taught the American version.”

Iowa Churches and Faith-Based Orgs Among Those Receiving PPP Loans

In Iowa, 69 churches, nine denominational offices, and seven faith-based organizations received a Payroll Protection Program loan of more than $150,000.

Cloud: When the Gospel is Not Enough

Cameron Cloud: Pastors should never neglect the Gospel, but our preaching cannot Biblically be exclusive to the Gospel.

Vander Hart: Him We Proclaim

Shane Vander Hart: Colossians 1 reveals who Jesus Christ is, what He has done for his church, and who we are in Christ. How can we not proclaim him?

Cloud: Two Kingdoms, One King

Cameron Cloud: Christians have always faced the challenges of a dual-allegiance, and their cry has been “No King but Jesus.”