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Do you believe in miracles?

An article in Parade Magazine affirms the belief in miracles by members of the Beam family after their daughter survived a fall that her doctors declared would take her life. “Today, more than four years after the December 2011 incident,

Bible Commentary

You will receive power (5-1-2016 Formations)

April 23, 2016

author: Ken Satterfield

My beginning exposure to faith was in the mainline Protestant church world with its dignified ways, formal worship, doctrinal statements and age-graded Sunday School.

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Redeemed from a critical spirit (5-1-2016 BSFL)

April 23, 2016

author: Ken Satterfield

A critical spirit damages one’s life. Unfortunately, the Bible is full of examples of how a critical and negative spirit has hindered God’s word among his people.

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Redeemed from broken relationships (4-24-16 BSFL)

April 16, 2016

author: Ken Satterfield

It was almost time for worship to begin in the local Baptist church. The church was a typical small town church with a center aisle dividing the congregation into two groups facing the pulpit. Two brothers, whom we shall call Bill and Joe, were long-term

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When excess replaces faith (4-24-16 Formations)

April 15, 2016

author: Ken Satterfield

Last week's study showed Solomon at the pinnacle of success. The exotic Queen of Sheba characterized him as the most amazing man she had ever seen, his wisdom greater than any other king on earth, with people offering him lavish gifts just to get in

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Redeemed from poor choices (4-17-16 BSFL)

April 8, 2016

author: Ken Satterfield

Have you ever had a decision to be made that seemed absolutely impossible for you in your particular circumstances? If so, you can understand Abram’s dilemma when he entered into conversation with God.

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The Queen of Sheba (4-17-16 Formations)

April 8, 2016

author: Ken Satterfield

Today’s text concludes with ominous undertones, describing “King Solomon far exceeded all the earth’s kings in wealth and wisdom so the whole world wanted an audience with Solomon…to hear his God-given wisdom…year after year they came with their extravagant gifts” (1 Kings 10:23-25).

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Our need for purpose (4-10-16 BSFL)

April 3, 2016

author: Ken Satterfield

In 2002 Rick Warren captured the nonprofit hardcover market with The Purpose Driven Life. It was and is a guide to a 40-day spiritual journey to enable readers “to discover the answer to life’s most important question: What on earth am I here for?” and

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A Temple for the Lord (4-10-16 Formations)

April 1, 2016

author: Ken Satterfield

The building of Solomon's Temple, while impressive, is not the apex of the unfolding of God’s grace. Yet this is a very significant milestone in the ebb and flow of our spiritual history.

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Our need for peace (4-3-16 BSFL)

March 25, 2016

author: Ken Satterfield

In the midst of the multitude of conflicts and acts of violence in our world, the need for peace crowds in upon our consciousness. Recently in Brussels, suicide bombers killed 31 persons and injured hundreds with their extremist actions.

141. Trey Ferguson on Theologizin' Bigger

Trey Ferguson, a minister and writer, talks with Word&Way President Brian Kaylor about his new book Theologizin' Bigger: Homilies on Living Freely and Loving Wholly. He also discusses biblical interpretation, inerrancy, and Black Panther. Note: Don't forget to subscribe to our award-winning e-newsletter A Public Witness that helps you make sense of faith, culture, and…
140. Derek Kubilus on Holy Hell

Derek Kubilus, a Methodist pastor in Ohio, talks with Word&Way President Brian Kaylor about his book Holy Hell: A Case against Eternal Damnation. He also discusses translation issues, Wesleyan teachings, and Star Wars. Note: Don't forget to subscribe to our award-winning e-newsletter A Public Witness that helps you make sense of faith, culture, and politics.
139. Jim Wallis, Brian Kaylor, & Angela Denker on Christian Nationalism

Angela Denker, a journalist and Lutheran minister, moderates a discussion with Jim Wallis of the Georgetown Center on Faith and Justice and Word&Way President Brian Kaylor about Christian Nationalism and other issues of faith and politics. A written version of this conversation was previously published at A Public Witness. Denker, author of Red State Christians: A…
138. Brian Kaylor & Beau Underwood on Baptizing America

Beau Underwood talks with Word&Way President Brian Kaylor about the forthcoming book they co-authored, Baptizing America: How Mainline Protestants Helped Build Christian Nationalism. They also discuss changing U.S. demographics and how the book came together. Underwood previously appeared on episode 43. Save 33% on Baptizing America with the promo code "BApodcast" at chalicepress.com. Note: Don't…

Redeemed from crippling doubt (5-8-16 BSFL)

You will receive power (5-1-2016 Formations)

Redeemed from a critical spirit (5-1-2016 BSFL)

Redeemed from broken relationships (4-24-16 BSFL)

When excess replaces faith (4-24-16 Formations)

Redeemed from poor choices (4-17-16 BSFL)

The Queen of Sheba (4-17-16 Formations)

Our need for purpose (4-10-16 BSFL)

A Temple for the Lord (4-10-16 Formations)

Our need for peace (4-3-16 BSFL)

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