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Joshua Heavin

Rev. Dr. Joshua Heavin (PhD, Aberdeen) serves as Curate for Pastoral Care at Christ Church Cathedral in Plano, Texas; he is the book reviews editor for Pro Ecclesia, the journal of the Center for Catholic and Evangelical Theology; and he is an adjunct professor in the School of Christian Thought at Houston Christian University and West Texas A&M University.

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Union with Christ and the Life of Faith

Fred Sanders's latest book will deepen your understanding of our union with Christ and move your heart to worship Jesus.

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Character in Absurd Times

The greatest test of our character quite often is what we are willing or able to do when all hope seems lost.

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The Church Will Not Be Consulted

In recent years it has become increasingly popular for churches of differing sizes, locations, and denominational traditions to make use of consultant services to find new ministers and staff for Christian institutions. If you browse the denominational job boards of […]

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Learning from a Humble Theologian

Though his academic achievements are many, what is most remarkable about the life and work of Richard B. Gaffin is the spirit of humility that defines him.

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In Defense of the Prayer of Humble Access

The Prayer of Humble Access is one of the Prayer Book's highest points as it reminds us of the debt we owe and the richness of God's grace.

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A Holy Life

If you want to do something world-changing or radical for God, start with this: Live a holy life.

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Being Human on World Down Syndrome Day

World Down Syndrome Day is an excellent opportunity to contemplate how human beings relate to time.

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Ban Porn Now

Any state concerned with human flourishing should take immediate steps to ban pornography.

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Review: Pauline Theology as a Way of Life by Joshua Jipp

Joshua Jipp's work on Paul is a worthy study, particularly in the ways it places Paul in conversation with both ancient and modern philosophy.

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The Thirty-Nine Articles in the Life of the Anglican Church

Oliver O'Donovan's reflections on the Thirty-Nine Articles make clear that the Articles still endure even today as a valuable historic confession.

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On Taking Small Children to Church

Regular church attendance is probably not convenient for anyone. Consistent and whole-hearted participation in the divine liturgy, an active work of service and attentiveness to God and others, a demanding labor beyond passive observation as an audience, is not something […]

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Deconversion and the Cross

What has God promised us about our lives, in the here and now? One of the earliest works of Christian theology is Origen of Alexandria’s On First Principles; a case can be made that it is our oldest, extant text […]