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By Denis, Consider Creation

Photo: Fall

By Denis Haack
Autumn colors are both a natural phenomenon and a hint of God’s glory. It’s important to enjoy both.

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By Denis, Discerning the World

Considering Trump’s Presidency

By Denis Haack
Discernment means praising the good and naming the bad.

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By Denis, Discerning the World

Why foreign aid?

By Denis Haack
Is foreign aid—like giving mosquito nets to poor countries—to help the poor, or to make America more prosperous?

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By Denis, Reading the Word

Not afraid of bad news

By Denis Haack
Trusting in the Lord should mean that we are not afraid of bad news. Really?

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By Denis, Faithful in the Ordinary

A very dangerous prayer

By Denis Haack
What does it mean to “give God my all”? And do I mean it when I say I do?

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By Denis, Consider Creation

Photo: Appearances can deceive

By Denis Haack
Just when we think we know what an heirloom tomato looks like, one comes in a CSA box that reveals a divine sense of humor.

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By Denis, Discerning the World

Political violence

By Denis Haack
Charlie Kirk’s tragic death provides a time to mourn, and to reflect. Here’s an article to help us do that.

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By Denis, Discerning the World

Wisdom in a PowerPoint Age

By Denis Haack
Knowledge is needed, and wisdom is essential. We have been shaped by our world to be more ready to accept knowledge.

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By Denis, Consider Creation

Photo: Are there hidden woodland creatures?

By Denis Haack
Even folklore can have significance if we are willing to imaginatively dig deeper into the reality behind the stories.

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By Denis, Consider Creation

Cooper Hawks

By Denis Haack
In a broken, fallen world, predation occurs. Though not pleasant, it still is part of the world God created for his glory.

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By Denis, Discerning the World

Meeting our Moment with Truth

By Denis Haack
Faithfulness today is not faithfulness if we do find ways to lean against the lies, misinformation, and nontruth of our society.

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By Denis, Faithful in the Ordinary

A discernment exercise about thriving

By Denis Haack
Are you thriving as a person? The people of God have all the grace to make human thriving possible. Embrace it.

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By Denis, Consider Creation

Photo: Storm Clouds

By Denis Haack
Storm clouds reveal frightening power and amazing beauty. They are a portal into the usually hidden glory of God.

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By Denis, Reading the Word

Relax. And again, I say, Relax

By Denis Haack
Do things seem chaotic? Out-of-control? Impossible to fix? God remains sovereign and so we can relax about those things outside our calling.

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By Denis, Discerning the World

A Collect During Troubled Times In America

By Denis Haack
Praying can seem overwhelming when the things needing prayer are overwhelming. Thankfully, God is not so limited. This prayer was written to cover some of the basics.

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Books Film, By guest authors

On Stories: A Review of Gladiator II

By R. Greg Grooms
Stories told in film can be much more than entertainment. They can touch on the deepest issues of humanity. Gladiator 2 is one such film.

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Books Film, By Denis

Book Review: Capitalism and Its Critics (John Cassidy; 2025)

By Denis Haack
Capitalism, like all ideologies and systems of our broken world, demands allegiance as an idol, and brings both blessing and curse.

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Books Film, By Denis

Book Review: The Anti-Greed Gospel (Malcolm Foley, 2025)

By Denis Haack
American racism is rooted in greed, as can be demonstrated in the history of slavery and lynching. Christ’s Church must recover the biblical anti-greed Gospel.

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By Denis, Discerning the World

New Creation Renewal

By Denis Haack
The hope we are given in the risen Christ is far, far beyond the reaches of our imagination. Hold onto it.

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By Denis, Consider Creation

Photo: Beauty even in decay

By Denis Haack
Beauty shows up in God’s creation in surprising places. Even in the process of decay.

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