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Is the Vatican Discouraging Marian Devotion?
The Vatican’s message seeks to clarify, not curb, Marian devotion. But prayers to Mary, no matter how carefully qualified, detract from prayers due to Jesus alone.
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The Burnout Society: Why We Are So Depressed and Distracted
Byung-Chul Han’s book The Burnout Society shows us the disastrous effects of making achievement our savior and lord.
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Swallowed Up by Life
Yesterday, I preached the funeral service of a dear friend. In the days leading up to his death, I reflected on what it means to be “swallowed up by life.”
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Should You Be Angry About the Murder of Charlie Kirk?
Anger is a right response to evil, but we must reject unrestrained rage and choose righteous indignation that motivates prayer, reflection, and action toward real justice.
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Four Prayer Responses to the Murder of Charlie Kirk
All murders are tragic and unconscionable, but some seem to signal a kind of inflection point in social life, especially when it comes to our ability to engage in public discourse on highly contentious topics. That’s the way many people, including myself, feel about the killing of Charlie Kirk.
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The Spirit’s Sword
Every day we are faced with attacks that come in the form of bamboozling tangles of truth and lies. Statements from the Bible serve like a sword to cut through these lies, revealing the difference between true and false, right and wrong.
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Before the Floodgates Open: Preparing for Revival with Jonathan Edwards
We hope and pray for true revival. But are we ready? When revival comes, we must be prepared to distinguish between genuine and counterfeit marks of God’s work.
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Why Are You Cast Down?
There are times when clarity doesn’t emerge, when the feelings can’t be sorted out, and when the fog of confusion doesn’t lift. In such moments, we find guidance from Psalm 42 and 43.
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“Awakened by a Silence”: Stillness in the Second Great Awakening
Revivals can be loud, but some are marked by a profound stillness. This was true at times during the Second Great Awakening.
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Are Children a Blessing? A Response to Declining Birthrates and a Crisis of Meaning
Many see children as optional or inconvenient. The Bible gives a different vision: children are a sign of hope and a blessing from God.
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Jonathan M. Threlfall 