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The Majestic Beard of Zurich: Heinrich Bullinger (1504–1575)

The Majestic Beard of Zurich

Heinrich Bullinger (1504–1575)

Oct 20, 2017
Without Zwingli there would have been no Reformation in Zurich. Without Heinrich Bullinger it would not have lasted.
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David Mathis
Oct 20, 2017
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At Least as Dangerous as Porn

At Least as Dangerous as Porn

Oct 20, 2017
The Bible says that something is at least as spiritually dangerous as pornography, and it may be even more prevalent in America today.
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Jon Bloom
Oct 20, 2017
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The Red Sea in Front of Me: Reaching for God in Despair

The Red Sea in Front of Me

Reaching for God in Despair

Oct 19, 2017
False theologies tell us that God won’t let the worst happen to us. The gospel tells us that God is faithful even when the worst happens.
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Sarah Walton
Oct 19, 2017
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The Ordinary Virgin Mary: Hellen Stirke (Died 1543)

The Ordinary Virgin Mary

Hellen Stirke (Died 1543)

Oct 19, 2017
Hellen Stirke did not debate theology, write a treatise, or preach to hundreds. She just staked her soul on Scripture — and paid for it with her life.
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Tony Reinke
Oct 19, 2017
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Where Did the Reformation Really Begin?

Where Did the Reformation Really Begin?

Oct 19, 2017
One powerful thread unites these men and women as much as any other and is at the very heart of the Reformation: a personal encounter with God himself in his word.
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David Mathis
Oct 19, 2017
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Disability Is Not a Death Sentence

Disability Is Not a Death Sentence

Oct 18, 2017
If we have a Father in heaven, there is no need to fear disability or disease — in us, or in our precious children.
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MaryLynn Johnson
Oct 18, 2017
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The Accidental Reformer: Hans Gooseflesh (c. 1400–1468)

The Accidental Reformer

Hans Gooseflesh (c. 1400–1468)

Oct 18, 2017
He never preached a sermon and never authored a theological treatise. He was a Reformer by accident — or, better, by common grace.
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Rick Segal
Oct 18, 2017
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Let’s (Not) Talk About Sex, Baby
Let’s (Not) Talk About Sex, Baby

Let’s (Not) Talk About Sex, Baby

Oct 18, 2017
The most important boundary in Christian dating may be the one we overlook most: conversation.
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Marshall Segal
Oct 18, 2017

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Far Worse Than Being Caught

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How to Train Your Dragons

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God Will Keep You Through Dementia

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Why Homosexuality Is Not Like Other Sins
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When you prioritize your children, you testify that you value what God values and refuse to value what the world does.
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Rachel Jankovic
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