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Wesley Arning
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Temptation & Repentance
A repentant life, therefore, is marked by such characteristics as gratitude and grace. We have sinned, yet our Lord does not desire the


Wesley Arning
1 day ago9 min read
Looking in the Mirror Righteously
When we look in the mirror, we should see glimmers of God’s grace that has shaped who we are (and who we are to become) in Christ. We are


Wesley Arning
Mar 29 min read
Transfiguration: The Tale of Two Mountains
The transcendent experience on the Mount of Transfiguration is worthless without the Cross and the Grave that are on Mount Zion.


Wesley Arning
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Stop, Drop, & Follow
And so, Peter gives us a helpful lesson in discipleship: Stop, Drop, and Follow. There are so many things to hold onto, including all the


Wesley Arning
Jan 278 min read
Can Mercy Get You Canceled?
It's nearly impossible for American Christians not to filter a theological message through a political lens. The vocabulary of the right or
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This song embodies the language the the Church is using more and more to connect with a disconnected population.
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