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Review of Jesus, the Son Of God

Posted on April 12, 2024 by Katherine Wacker

In Jesus, the Son of God: A Christological Title Often Overlooked, Sometimes Misunderstood, and Currently Debated, D.A. Carson scrutinizes the different meanings of the term “Son of God” in the biblical context. In the first part of the book, he examines … Continue reading →

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Review of The Mortification of Sin (Modern)

Posted on April 5, 2024 by Katherine Wacker

In John Owen’s classic work, The Mortification of Sin, the Puritan pastor puts forth the premise that genuine believers must kill each and every sin in their lives if they are to maintain spiritual vitality. If they don’t, Christians will lose … Continue reading →

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He Took My Place

Posted on March 29, 2024 by Katherine Wacker
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Have You Read the Love Letter?

Posted on February 14, 2024 by Katherine Wacker
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God’s Purposes

Posted on February 13, 2024 by Katherine Wacker

Anonymous~ “He placed me in a little cage, Away from gardens fair; But I must sing the sweetest songs Because He placed me there. Not beat my wings against the cage If it’s my Maker’s will, But raise my voice … Continue reading →

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To the New and Nervous Scripture Reader

Posted on January 8, 2024 by Katherine Wacker

 Cindy Matson    January 2, 2024 I heard you set a goal for the new year to read Scripture more faithfully. That’s great! But I was also told that now you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed. You want to be in the Word, … Continue reading →

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Immanuel and Our Fears Jen Arend

Posted on December 19, 2023 by Katherine Wacker

Is there one Christmas theme that strikes you each year without fail? For me, it is “Immanuel, God is with us” (Matthew 1:23).[1] What is it about this name of Jesus that is so gripping? God became a man, stooping down … Continue reading →

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The Point of Christmas: Revelation of God

Posted on December 5, 2023 by Katherine Wacker

by Robb Brunansky Christmas. What’s the point? Maybe that sounds like a line from Ebenezer Scrooge, but it expresses the feelings of many people. Is Christmas nothing more than an opportunity for corporations to cash in on consumers’ pent-up greed?  Regardless of … Continue reading →

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Strategies for Effective Reading

Posted on December 1, 2023 by Katherine Wacker

The allure of boasting about the sheer number of books one has read is a common pitfall. However, this approach often leads to superficial engagement with the material. True wisdom is not in the quantity, but in the depth of … Continue reading →

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Should I pray for the peace of Jerusalem?

Posted on October 13, 2023 by Katherine Wacker

by Rich Gregory As the war in Israel ramped up over the past week, social media accounts across the Christianspectrum exploded with quotations of Psalm 122:8 which commands, “Pray for the peace ofJerusalem!” That statement raises some important questions, namely: should we be praying … Continue reading →

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