Asking Christian Questions Is Okay (and Encouraged)
When I first became a follower of Christ, I was not very biblically literate. I had a very basic understanding of the Bible as a whole. I knew the bullet points of how we historically got...
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As a Christian, Can I Have It All?
If I could “have it all” as a missionary, here’s what my life would look like . . .
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Never Too Late for Forgiveness
The epic saga of Joseph and his brothers spans thirteen chapters of the Book of Genesis, and most Christians are familiar with it. Joseph’s brothers sell him into slavery, where he...
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Building Spiritual Disciplines after Lent
Many people adopt spiritual disciplines during the season of Lent instead of, or in addition to, giving up something. Whether you are reading an extra devotion or incorporating prayer...
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God’s House: A Community That Cares
The Church has been blessed, but those blessings must spread outside its walls. The Church has a ministry in its neighborhood. We reach out as believers, eager to share our lives with...
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A Transformative Change of Heart
Born sinners, we know we need to be redeemed, cleansed, and born again. But how? The Greek word metanoia sheds some light on the subject.
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Understanding Our Need for One Another
We were not created to live alone.
This truth should have been one I knew well before the pandemic, but “post” pandemic, I know this need for one another acutely. Going without...
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The Hero’s Journey Is a Gospel Tool
A lot of us start our day by playing Wordle, but do you know what WORD-will change your life? It is fun to awkwardly joke about how to connect our culture to the story of Jesus. But in...
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Get Back on Track with Your Bible Reading Goals
One popular and worthwhile goal is to read the Bible in a new year. This often gets derailed around February as Bible readers find themselves slogging through Leviticus and Numbers. As...
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You. Are. Forgiven.
“When I urge you to go to confession, I am doing nothing else than urging you to be a Christian.” (Luther’s Small Catechism with Explanation)
As a child, I had a misguided...
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From 9 to 5: Serving God at Work
What might be a milestone when it comes to your work? It could mean celebrating years of service or the completion of a major project. Perhaps it’s a promotion or, even better,...
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What Makes a ‘Happy’ Year?
What is happiness? This can be a difficult question to answer. In the context of a new year, having an answer probably feels like a key to a good year. Pastor Keith Haney offers a...
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Three Lessons from Learning to See Faith in Films
I love watching movies. The experience goes beyond enjoying the story unfold before your eyes. I love the discussion that comes after the movie. Asking your friends or family what they...
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Great Expectations for Healing
Sometimes, I read a familiar Bible passage or story and it comes alive in a new way. This happened recently with the story of Naaman in 2 Kings 5, which I recall from childhood Sunday...
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