The Simple Presence

Desiring to be with Jesus Christ is the heartbeat of a healthy soul, the first step in the life of faith, and the foundational habit of fruitful ministers.

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Adair Bolton
Jesus, the Grace Giver

When God came to us in Jesus, He brought the Godhead with Him. All the fullness of the Triune God, you understand, not just a part but the whole. This fullness was no stagnant pool of hermetically sealed perfection, He is available-- graciously available, fully available, abundantly available to all and to any who feel their need of Him.

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Adair Bolton
Christmas Lights

The Babe in Bethlehem’s manger, therefore, represents a wondrous victory of determined love. We didn’t want Him to come, but He came anyway.

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Adair Bolton
Mind Your Language!

More than who we are, manners and traditions remind us who we are meant to be. So mind your P’s and Q’s, young man. You are much more than just an animal!

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Adair Bolton
Principled Pragmatism

As David rides back again into Jerusalem, he has a number of difficult decisions to make, and time is not on his side. Some of his choices are clearly shrewd, and others are open to significant question. Spoiler alert: You might find yourself thinking less of David after reading this chapter.

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Adair Bolton
Does the Reformation Still Matter?

This week marks the five-hundred and second anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, when Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the Castle Church door in Wittenburg, Germany. Why do we get so excited about this event every year? 

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Adair Bolton
The Only "Enough" We Need

Many Christians plague themselves with doubt because, in their mind, salvation hangs on something they must feel, believe, or do. This error is particularly pernicious because it is partly true…

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Adair Bolton