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Reflecting the Light of Christ in Today's Culture
As the people of God, we are called to shine the light of Christ in our lives - in our work, in our families, church communities, and the rest of the world. The Rev. Alfonso Espinosa explores how we c
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How Does God Apply Grace to Our Lives?
Our world is a sinful, broken mess. Yet God uses people and things around us to deliver His grace. Is it weird that God uses lowly parts of His creation for His perfect purposes? Christian...
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Fruit of the Spirit: Patience Trusts
The famous marshmallow tests were first conducted in the 1970s at Stanford University. Researchers presented preschool-aged children with a marshmallow and a choice: eat one marshmallow...
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Supporting Church Workers | Lutheran Life Issue 223
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2023 CPH Fall Catalog
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Top 5 Egypt Facts to Help You Understand the Life of Joseph
Historical context is everything. To gain a richer understanding of these biblical events, we need to be familiar with the time the people lived. Today we read about ancient Egyptian...
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Did Jesus Die for Everyone?
We hear in church that “Jesus died for everyone,” but why are some people saved and others are not? Did Jesus only die for some people? These are questions Christian hip-hop artist FLAME...
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Is the Church a Building?
“The church is not a building.” Have you ever heard someone say this? I know I have! This statement is true on its surface—the church is the whole people of God, called from among every...
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Fruit of the Spirit: Peace Lets Go
Peace is an intrinsic part of the Christian life. Believers receive peace with God. We, in turn, seek peace with others as we forgive and love them. We also experience peace in our hearts...
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Making Sense of the Whole Bible: Piecing God’s Story Together
Reading the Bible seems easy enough, doesn’t it? Reading the Bible seems easy enough until you find yourself knee-deep in a genealogical list of seemingly unpronounceable names,...
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Welcome to the 2023 CPH Reads Reading Challenge!
Are you ready for the 2023 CPH Reads Reading Challenge? Check out what's new this year and get a peek inside this year's reading challenge. Learn more about the CPH Reading Challenge: cph.org/cph-rea
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Exploring the Christian Story with Rev. Dr. Adam Filipek
The Bible contains many real-life stories - Adam and Eve, Noah and the flood, the Israelites' exodus from Egypt, and many more. How do these accounts relate to Jesus on the cross, and how does this re
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The Work and Gifts of the Church
For some of us, church is a word that stirs painful memories, which keep us away from the pews on Sunday morning. Others of us go to church each week and shake our heads sadly at the sight...
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Three Tips to Find Focus in a Distracting Culture
Once, my pastor asked me if I liked his reference to Shakespeare in his sermon. I should have been able to laugh with him and comment that I appreciated the way it connected to the Gospel...
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An Invitation to Pray The Lord's Prayer: National Day of Prayer
Prayer. This gift from God is a beautiful and blissful reminder that He wants to have a conversation with you about everything in your life: the good, the bad, and the ugly. On the...
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5 Things Missionaries Wish You Knew
Pssssst. C’mere. Closer. I’m gonna let you in on a not-so-secret secret. Five, actually: five things missionaries wish you knew.
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Fruit of the Spirit: Joy Overflows
The organ notes sounded like dancing. I already knew that the guest organist for the noon Lenten service was one of the best around, but I was unprepared for the sheer joy that shone...
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Getting Right with God | FLAME
What does it mean to be right with God? Take a journey with Christian rapper FLAME as he grapples with finding the answer to this question. In his book Extra Nos: Discovering Grace outside Myself, FLA
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Lies About Human Nature and the Truth that Sets Us Free | CPH Podcast with Rev. Christopher Esget
Pastor and author Christopher Esget joins Elizabeth Pittman on this episode of The Concordia Publishing House Podcast to discuss his new book (Dis)Ordered: Lies about Human Nature and the Truth That S
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Top Five Misunderstood Sayings of Jesus
There are many of Jesus’ sayings and teachings from the New Testament that are frequently misunderstood. Whether the verses are taken out of context or the understanding behind them is...
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