The Sacraments Are a Christian’s Answer to Questions of Identity

The Sacraments Are a Christian’s Answer to Questions of Identity November 12, 2023 by: Kevin P. Emmert The Problem of the Christian Self In an age when countless people are struggling to understand their identity, Christians frequently tell one another, “Your identity is in Christ.” This statement is often issued in attempts to swiftly tranquilize…


7 Things I Prayed for My Husband through 30 Years of Ministry

7 Things I Prayed for My Husband through 30 Years of Ministry November 11, 2023 by: Lois Krogh Distinct Prayers for Pastors A few years after we were married, my husband gave me the book Marriage to a Difficult Man: The Uncommon Union of Jonathan & Sarah Edwards by Elisabeth Dodds. Regarding Jonathan, we knew…


Being Constantly Online Has Changed Us More than We Think

Being Constantly Online Has Changed Us More than We Think November 10, 2023 by: Samuel D. James A Mental World vs. Physical Reality When we think about being online a lot—and the average person is online a lot—there are statistics that say that we’re checking email for anywhere from three to four hours per day.…


The Hope of the Gospel Is Someone, Not Something

The Hope of the Gospel Is Someone, Not Something November 09, 2023 by: Kevin W. McFadden Christ, Our Hope What is the hope of the gospel according to Colossians? In a word, it is Christ. Paul tells the Colossians that “the hope of glory” is “Christ in you” (Col. 1:27). Those who have Christ dwelling…