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The Sacredness of Quietude
One of the things I love about the first three months of the year is the slow pace of living. After the hustle and bustle of December,...
Kim Arnold
Mar 86 min read


Ash Wednesday: Where It Comes From and Why It Matters
Yesterday, people all over the world went to their local church and observed a tradition known as Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday marks the...
Kali Gibson
Mar 63 min read


Podcast: Gratitude and Advent
Check out the So We Speak podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify . Why Celebrate Advent? Advent is a collection of traditions that is...
Brittany Proffitt
Dec 11, 20242 min read


A Greater Answer to Pain
Hebrews is a tough book for many reasons — its imagery and themes are difficult. It is a sermon once delivered to a first-century church...
Dr. Benjamin J. Williams
Nov 21, 20244 min read


Songs to Sing while in the Valley of the Shadow of Death
If you have ever been around someone as they take their last breath this side of heaven, you know it is a humbling experience. Often in...
Kim Arnold
Nov 8, 20245 min read


Sing Your Faith: Martin Luther's Worship Reforms
When I mention Martin Luther, what are your first thoughts? Often, people know he posted The 95 Theses on the chapel door in Wittenberg...
Kim Arnold
Oct 25, 20246 min read


What Does the Bible Teach about Church Membership?
Originally published July 9th, 2020 Accountability Within a Church Body The concept of church discipline can often make Christians...
Brittany Proffitt
Oct 10, 20246 min read


Discernment in Worship, Part 1
Have you ever wondered how modern worship leaders select songs for congregational worship? Are there parameters in place for worship...
Kim Arnold
Sep 25, 20248 min read


Podcast: Discipleship and Deconstruction with Terry Feix
Check out the So We Speak podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify . What has shifted? What has changed in the deconstruction movement?...
Brittany Proffitt
Sep 24, 20241 min read


AI Goes to Church
The Weekly Speak is a curated rundown of the week’s top stories with Christian commentary and analysis. Sign up today to get the Weekly...
Cole Feix
Sep 23, 20246 min read


Asahel Nettleton, Part 3: Salvation in the Hymnbooks
This is the final article in a series on Asahel Nettleton, a revival preacher during the Second Great Awakening. The first part of this...
Kim Arnold
Sep 4, 20247 min read


Ashael Nettleton, Part 2: The Sovereignty of God in Revivals
Last month, I wrote an article on the life and ministry of Asahel Nettleton. In it, I shared Nettleton’s biography, from his early life...
Kim Arnold
Jul 19, 20248 min read


Asahel Nettleton, Part 1: Forgotten Preacher from the Second Great Awakening
One of the delights from my time in seminary was studying important figures from church history. I especially enjoyed studying men who...
Kim Arnold
Jun 26, 20248 min read


Women and Christian Discipline: Growing in Christ in our Everyday Days
As a woman launching her only child into adulthood, I am in a season of reflection and anticipation. I often reflect on the past 19 years...
Kim Arnold
Apr 26, 20247 min read


A Theology of Congregational Singing
Have you ever wondered why we sing together as believers or why it’s important? Was this a tradition that developed over the years or was...
Kim Arnold
Mar 22, 20245 min read


Hymns for Lent
There is a reason certain hymns stand the test of time. Well-crafted hymns combine theology, poetry, and music into an unforgettable...
Kim Arnold
Feb 16, 20245 min read


Podcast: Awakening and George Whitfield with Terry Feix and Cliff Sanders
Check out the So We Speak podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. This is the second podcast in a series on The Great Awakening. The first...
Brittany Proffitt
Nov 1, 20233 min read


Podcast: Awakening and John Wesley with Terry Feix and Dr. Cliff Sanders
Check out the So We Speak podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. The Great Awakening is very instructive for our modern-day lives. In the...
Brittany Proffitt
Oct 19, 20232 min read


Reconcile Quickly
One of my favorite stories from The Office is the plot of Season 2, Episode 21, titled “Conflict Resolution.” In the episode, the...
Dr. Benjamin J. Williams
Oct 6, 20236 min read


What are the 95 Theses of the Reformation?
Reformation Day is just around the corner (October 31st)! In light of that, my goal with this article is to explore what sparked the...
Brittany Proffitt
Oct 4, 20235 min read
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