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The Living Word resides not only in our hearts but in our mouths as well.
by Mark Ralls
The imitation of the Spirit
Christians are taught to practice imitatio Christi, empowered by the Holy Spirit. What if we flipped this narrative?
March 9, Lent 1 (Psalm 91:1–2, 9–16; Romans 10:8b–13; Luke 4:1–13)
God chooses to draw near—and to draw us out of ourselves.
A dish best not served
The desire for revenge is sweeping our nation. How can Christians counter this?
Too much mystery?
Leaving evangelicalism allowed me to embrace the mystery of faith. I wonder if I’ve taken it too far.
Spending Lent with people in recovery
In the company of church members in recovery from addiction, I’m feeling more open to the doctrine of original sin.
Because language matters, careful teaching and preaching matter.
by Ray Speller
Paul confronts a persistent barrier to true contentment: other people.
Living by kinship, not consumption
When I’m tempted to click “Add to cart,” I hear creation groaning.
Living by kinship, not consumption
When I’m tempted to click “Add to cart,” I hear creation groaning.
Living by kinship, not consumption
When I’m tempted to click “Add to cart,” I hear creation groaning.
Living by kinship, not consumption
When I’m tempted to click “Add to cart,” I hear creation groaning.
Living by kinship, not consumption
When I’m tempted to click “Add to cart,” I hear creation groaning.
Living by kinship, not consumption
When I’m tempted to click “Add to cart,” I hear creation groaning.