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The Resurrection is a Doctrine of Hope
Jesus' resurrection means that death is not the end.
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Christ's Supreme Achievement on the Cross
“In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loves us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins,” (1 John 4:10, ESV).
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The Memorial of Christ's Death is a Festival, Not a Funeral
We should reflect on the sacrifice that Christ made on our behalf, but instead of being somber, we should celebrate.
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Kim Reynolds' Top Five Accomplishments
Shane Vander Hart: Gov. Kim Reynolds will leave a transformative legacy upon leaving office at the end of this term.
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March 2025

Nonpublic School Tuition Increases Are Necessary
Even with tuition increases, Iowa's average nonpublic school tuition lags public school spending per student and teacher salaries.
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Supreme Court Takes Up Challenge to Colorado's "Conversion Therapy" Ban
Broadly written "conversion therapy" bans take away choice, restrict freedom, and silence dissent, something that the Supreme Court should reject.
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Equal Rights vs. Special Rights
Removing "gender identity" from Iowa's Civil Rights Act does not infringe on the constitutional rights of Iowans who identify as transgender.
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February 2025

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December 2024

The real fresh start we need.
A new year doesn't bring transformation, but Christ does.
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The Amazing Incarnation
Immanuel. God with us. Who became one of us. Who died for us in order to save us. Who reigns for all eternity as King.
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Progress Isn't Always Progress
C.S. Lewis reminds us that progress means getting nearer to where we want to be, but if we are traveling down the wrong road we are not making progress.
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Five Shifts That Have Changed Our Thinking
Shane Vander Hart: J.P. Moreland in his book Kingdom Triangle explains five shifts in the way our culture thinks that as Christians we need to…
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November 2024

His Steadfast Love Endures Forever
This Thanksgiving, Psalm 100 reminds us of the faithfulness of God. His love never fails. It endures forever.
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The Trump Cabinet 2.0
The good, the bad, and the weird.
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A Fool for Christ
The world's "wisdom" is its stumbling block and the answer to that is to become a fool, or more precisely, a fool for Christ.
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Grassley Outlines Agenda Following Election
Iowa's senior U.S. Senator says he'll focus on a five-year farm bill and prescription drug prices.
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Put Not Your Trust In Princes
As we approach Election Day, it is good for Christians to remember who is truly in charge.
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October 2024

When the Gospel was Rediscovered
The Reformers rediscovered the Gospel, and we must keep it the center of our churches, our families, our worship, and our lives.
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What Is Truly Precious?
What is truly precious? Jesus. He Himself is our treasure. Without Him, nothing else matters.
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What is Your Only Comfort in Life and Death?
The very first question of the Heidelberg Catechism asks, “What is your only comfort in life and death?” The answer you give is of eternal importance.
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Seven Ways Christians Should Respond to Persecution
Jesus promised that the world will hate His followers. It shouldn't surprise us when it happens and we should respond biblically when it does.
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