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Jonathan Landry Cruse

Is the Lord’s Supper a Feast or a Funeral?

By Jonathan Landry Cruse / April 2, 2024

Feast or funeral? That’s a major question as we approach the Lord’s Table. Are we rejoicing, or are we mourning? Is this a festive banquet to which we have come, or is it a funeral service?

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What Does It Mean to Be Chosen in Christ?

By Jonathan Landry Cruse / February 2, 2024

What does the apostle Paul mean in Ephesians 4:1 when he writes that God “chose us in him before the foundation of the world”?

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What Does “Scripture Alone” Mean, and Why Should You Care?

By Jonathan Landry Cruse / December 1, 2023

The phrase “sola scriptura” (Scripture alone) doesn’t mean that Christians should only read the Bible. If your sink gets clogged, a plumbing manual will be of more use than anything in the Old or New Testament. Here’s what sola scriptura means and why it matters for you today.

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The What, When, and Why of Exhorting One Another

By Jonathan Landry Cruse / September 19, 2023

In Hebrews 3:13 we read that believers are called to “exhort one another every day.” What is exhorting, when should we do it, and why is exhorting so important?

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5 Reasons Why We Should Sing Psalms and Hymns in Church

By Jonathan Landry Cruse / September 9, 2021

Does your congregation sing psalms and hymns during the church service? Here are five reasons why it’s good to do.

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A Psalm for Restful Sleep

By Jonathan Landry Cruse / August 28, 2021

The busier life gets, the more tired we are, and yet the harder it is to get good rest! In Psalm 127 we find much needed wisdom for getting a good night’s sleep.

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