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Matthew Cordella-Bontrager

Disagreeable, Beer-Soaked, Axe-Men, and Snobs:

The Reformers God Used to Change the Course of the Church A friend at Rosedale Bible College once took an “Anabaptist heritage tour” in Switzerland. The guide would pause at a site of historical interest, recounting the heroic exploits of an Anabaptist martyr. But he

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Dale Keffer

The Importance of Giving Thanks

November is the time of year when our society reminds us to give thanks. Stores put on Thanksgiving sales, card companies produce Thanksgiving cards and we celebrate the Thanksgiving season with family gatherings from near and far, and more food than anyone should eat. While

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Kelsey Jurkovich

A Failed Adoption and the Gospel

It was one of the worst days of my young life. As my wife and I were driving the hour-ride home, only a few words were spoken between us. Our hearts were as hollow as the backseat; we were in complete shock. After a long

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Preston Yoder

The Prophetic Witness of Rest

A pastor friend thoughtfully told me this story: I told my sister that I’m going to stop working on some pressing projects to take my day off. She responded, “You can’t quit while there are more things to complete!” My sister has a corporate job

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