by Daniel Thomas | Nov 12, 2013 | Hope, Love, Marriage, Philosophy, Prayer, Priorities, Spiritual Formation, Success, Worldview
by Gary Gilley – The man sitting before me would not respond to my questions. He sat, motionless, staring at the floor. That he had been under a great deal of stress was a fact known to all who loved him, but that he was this close to the “edge” surprised...
by Matt Hagemeier | Nov 6, 2013 | Epistemology, Hope
by Matt Hagemeier − Yesterday I woke up, and my shoulders screamed. Knots were climbing up and down my spine, swinging joyfully through my neck, and taking raucous residence in the penthouse at the top of my skull. I tried stretching and deep breathing, an...
by admin | Oct 24, 2013 | Death, Hope
by Bruce Baker – I read an article recently that encouraged the blogging of letters that others might find valuable. I find myself writing a private letter on a topic that others may find helpful. I’ve decided to start posting such letters as they occur, omitting...
by Daniel Thomas | Oct 22, 2013 | Bible Exegesis/Exposition, Eschatology, Hope, Theology
by Don Trest – God’s plan for the church according to I Thessalonians. I Thessalonians 4:13-18 The Church is scheduled to be resurrected and removed from the earth at the Rapture and prior to the actual return of Christ to earth, in order for all church-age...
by admin | Oct 21, 2013 | Eschatology, Hope, Jesus, teachings of
by Mike Stallard – Over the last few years I have been doing some thinking about being “gospel-centered.” Much of the motivation for such talk within evangelicalism is positive. This has taken on the aura of a mantra in many quarters. The rise of conferences like...
by Matt Hagemeier | Oct 21, 2013 | Grace, Hope, Salvation
by Steve Spurlin – In this post I want to share an interesting insight that I gained in preparation for teaching the book of Hebrews. Since the question as to whether salvation is something permanent or something that can be lost is always a major topic it is...