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Word and Sacrament

Should Christians Use the Term “Eucharist” for the Lord’s Supper?

By Jonathan Landry Cruse / March 24, 2025

The term for the Lord’s Supper, “Eucharist,” is used predominantly in Roman Catholic circles, so Protestants might be prone to have an aversion to such a name. Is the term “Eucharist” unbiblical?

Is Your Pastor a Sex Therapist?

By Chris Gordon / September 17, 2024

If you want to build an audience, talk relationships. Some pastors are even addressing subjects such as sex from the pulpit. Should they?

What Are the 3 Marks of the Church? Distinguishing between Healthy and Dangerous Consumerism

By Wes Van Fleet / January 23, 2024

Knowing the three marks of the church helps us to understand what Christ’s church is actually meant to be—and not be disappointed when church doesn’t meet all our expectations.

Why Every Christian Needs the Ordinary Means of Grace

By Christina Fox / August 25, 2023

What are the ordinary means of grace God has given to us in Christ to feed and nourish our faith, and why do we need them?

Where Spiritual Formation Goes Wrong: Laying Burdens Where God Declares Freedom

By Lara d'Entremont / May 9, 2022

Spiritual formation is trending in churches. We’re exhorted to seek solitude, journal towards holiness, go on nature walks to connect with God, and take extended periods of silence to grow closer to God and be holy. Does the Bible tell us to do these things?

A Northwest Church Search

By Simona Gorton / March 13, 2019

How do Christians decide which church to attend? As we walked through the doors of new churches, struck up conversations, and sat under preaching, we wrestled with the reality that no church is perfect. What should we even be looking for?