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God Loves Immigrants

By Tom Sugimura

As Christians, we seek to welcome refugees and immigrants even though our resources might be limited. We emulate our Father’s heart and stay grounded in...

The Years That Dementia Has Eaten

By Matthew Allen

Christians don’t just hope that "all shall be well"; we believe it with our whole hearts, for "the life of the world to come" is a crucial part of our...

Soft Hearts, Hard Words

By Duncan Pile

If we are representatives of Christ, we have no choice but to call out injustice, especially when it is done in the name of our Lord.

Tree of Life: Olive Trees and Christianity

By Brad Wilcox and Sharon Black

Olive trees and olive oil have even more symbols than uses. Christians today consider olive leaves and other parts as symbols of safety, peace, and...

Welcoming the Stranger: A Gospel Response to Immigration

By Tom Sugimura

Welcome The Stranger

Is Christian Accountability Harmful?

By Duncan Pile

If honesty and trust come hand in hand with friendship, why do we need the label of ‘accountability’? Is accountability taking something organic and...

Reflections of a Chalice-Bearer

By Matthew Allen

When you serve Holy Communion – and you see face after different face, all bowed low before God’s altar – it underlines for you, like never before, the...

If Piety Is Always Political, Who Then Is A Saint?

By Ken Chitwood

From painted votive offerings in Italy to modern acts of justice, piety is more than devotion—it’s a social, political, and deeply personal act that...

The Gospel On Immigration

By Tom Sugimura

As Christians, it is most important that we know what God says about immigration. How does the gospel shape our views?

Daily Bread: Nourishment for Body, Soul, and Faith

By By Brad Wilcox and Sharon Black

As the "staff of life" from the beginning of this earth down to the present time, daily bread has provided us with basic food—and so much more.

Understanding the Bible as a Narrative

By Duncan Pile

The Bible is best understood as an unfolding narrative about humanity's understanding of God.

St John’s Revelation: His ‘Alt’ Account?

By Matthew Allen

Did St John post cringe on main when he wrote the book of Revelation? We’re used to ‘the disciple Jesus loved’ uploading all the most heartfelt...

Joy in God: Praise From the World

By Brad Wilcox and Sharon Black

During the festive season we hear a lot of "merry Christmas" and "happy Christmas" greetings and messages. But "happiness to the world" is not the same...

A Call For Restoration

By Tom Sugimura

In our seasons of grief and sorrow, we must receive the comfort which only God can offer. Jeremiah models three essential elements of prayerfully...

Separating Satan From God

By Duncan Pile

Old Testament believers didn’t differentiate between God and Satan, seeing Satan as God's left hand.

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