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Discipleship & Essential Questions

April 06, 2024

How does one disciple a new believer or a person seeking to know more about the Christian faith? Many have ideas about what discipleship looks like, some with greater effectiveness than others. Some

Nathan Eshelman Nathan Eshelman

Magnificent Messiah

April 03, 2024

Introduction I've been rebuked this afternoon for slackness in the Scriptures - and, at the same time, been thrilled and delighted by a few of the gems that, by grace, with

Andrew Kerr Andrew Kerr
Resurrection

A Beacon of Hope

April 03, 2024

The resurrection of Jesus transforms despair into hope, challenges disbelief, and empowers us to share His victory and eternal promise.

Bryan Schneider Bryan Schneider

To Franklin: What About Jesus?

April 02, 2024

Benjamin Franklin had many acquaintances that were ministers and clergy of various "sects" as he would call them. He was raised as a Presbyterian and even pulled his grandson from a

Nathan Eshelman Nathan Eshelman

3GT Episode 308: The God of Justice

April 01, 2024

Of all the episodes that the prosecuting attorney would miss, it should not have been this one! Yet so it was, as the parishioner was on spring break when the pastor and professor

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Pre-Worship Psalmody

Practice Makes Perfect

March 28, 2024

We have so many good resources for singing Psalms well today that, by the grace of God, and with the help of the Blessed Spirit, we should devote ourselves with zeal to joyfully

Andrew Kerr Andrew Kerr

Easter Math

March 28, 2024

Friend: Easter seems early this year. Wonder why it is so early? Surely there's a spiritual reason for it! Me: The reason is more religious than spiritual. Friend: What do you

Nathan Eshelman Nathan Eshelman
crucifixion

The Moment the World Stood Still

March 27, 2024

Jesus's crucifixion marked by darkness & torn veil symbolizes end of old covenant & new approach to God thru his sacrifice.

Bryan Schneider Bryan Schneider
pharoah

Fearing Pharoah

March 26, 2024

The hardening of Pharoah’s heart, by himself and by the Lord, is often thought of as a moral dilemma.

Kit Swartz

The Love Chapter Reimagined

March 21, 2024

Though I speak with the tongues of the Authorized Version and the Puritans, but have not love, I have become evangelical pop-worship or a church drum solo. And though I own the works

Nathan Eshelman Nathan Eshelman
EROS DEFILES

Behold what manner of love?

March 21, 2024

Recently, and somewhat worryingly, at a major Christian Conference, John Piper described love for Christ as more than obedience - he even ventured the term erotic, before, seemingly, correcting his "overstatement"

Andrew Kerr Andrew Kerr
faith

The Rainbow of Grace

March 20, 2024

Exploring the risks of taking grace for granted. A call for vigilance against complacency in faith and life. Inspired by rainbows.

Bryan Schneider Bryan Schneider
kingdom

When God blesses others and not us

March 19, 2024

How do you react when God blesses others and not you? When a neighbouring church sees conversions and yours doesn't?

Stephen Steele Stephen Steele

Dear Bride and Groom: A Look to Grace for Newlyweds

March 16, 2024

Dear Bride and Groom, You have married the wrong person. Although in many ways you will fit together like a hand in a glove, you are more different than you think. Satan detests

Vanessa Le Vanessa Le

How can we sing the Lord’s songs in Babylon?

March 15, 2024

Can you picture the scene? A group of Jewish exiles have gathered for their daily catch-up by the banks of the Euphrates river at the end of another working day. Everywhere they look

Warren Peel Warren Peel
King Jesus

The Crown of Thorns

March 13, 2024

In His crown of thorns, Jesus embodies true kingship—turning mockery into a profound testament of sacrificial love. #KingJesus

Bryan Schneider Bryan Schneider

The Sentencing

March 12, 2024

As I shared last month (see here), the man who shot my son-in-law, Tommy Mangan, an Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officer, was found guilty of all nine counts against him. Two of those

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Theoretical or Practical Knowledge?

March 11, 2024

J. Gresham Machen, in his classic, Christianity and Liberalism, makes a helpful distinction related to the difference between theoretical and practical knowledge. He says: "Certainly no part of Jesus's knowledge

Nathan Eshelman Nathan Eshelman

Why All The Grief - The Practical Use of Laments

March 07, 2024

This little piece is just me thinking out loud - with time at a premium this week, I'm going to leave you to do some of the work yourself, and fill

Andrew Kerr Andrew Kerr
apologetics

Facing our Failures

March 06, 2024

Peter's denial in Mark teaches us about facing failures in faith amidst societal pressures. Embrace humility, rely on God, know the Gospel, live out your faith with love and meekness, and seek community support.

Bryan Schneider Bryan Schneider
Marriage

Divorce

March 05, 2024

Our concern for our churches and communities should not focus on just one departure from the original splendor.  It is in the whole that beauty is perfected.  Still, the beauty of marriage requires our particular attention in these times.

Kit Swartz
Reproductive Technologies - IVF

Sweet Home Alabama?

February 29, 2024

Court Rules I must confess my surprise at the epidemic outbreak of panic and hysteria in the media and politics over a recent Alabama IVF-ruling on Feb 16. I was encouraged to hear

Andrew Kerr Andrew Kerr

3GT Episode 307: Delighting in the Lord on His Day

February 29, 2024

On this episode, the guys take up a topic submitted by a listener. However, before they do, the listener asks Kyle a question regarding BeReal. He acts as if this French app is

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sacrifice

Silence, Sacrifice, and Sovereignty

February 28, 2024

In Mark 15, Jesus faces an unjust trial before Pilate, silent in the face of envy. The mob rules. Despite this, Jesus willingly embraces the cross, fulfilling God's plan for redemption and inviting us to follow His example of humility, sacrifice, and trust in God's ultimate justice.

Bryan Schneider Bryan Schneider

Bully Pew: the Problem of Spiritual Pewbuse in the Church

February 27, 2024

If you stumbled into a rabbit hole you may find several things that intrigue you. There may be keys and playing cards or caterpillars—and maybe even a rabbit. But just because you

Nathan Eshelman Nathan Eshelman
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