Pending Resolution
Pending Resolution is an exploration of the tensions of living between God's promises offered and his promises fulfilled, looking to Scripture for guidance.
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Be Still and Come Out of Your Shell
To heal divides, God wants to bring us out from hiding.
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Dying to Our Selfies
We’ll never see the glory of God if we look only to our own brand.
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God Didn’t Have to Do Anything for Us
It’s easy to forget that even the smallest gifts point to incredible divine abundance.
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In Nashville, Death Hangs Over Our Doorways
But our community also feels covered by the shadow of God’s presence.
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God’s Yoke for the Decision Fatigued
The way out of overcommitment runs through God’s temple.
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Lament Is More Than a Country Song
Why the world needs the church to sing about sorrow.
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The Grain of Truth Grows Slowly
To become who God is making us takes time and trust.
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When Doubters Declare the Glory of God
Songs from outside the church can help us worship within it.
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Not All That Glitters Is Photoshopped
When everything seems fake, Jesus says, “Put your hand in my side.”
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This Christmas, Hold on to the Right Things
Keeping a loose grip on people and possessions makes us more hopeful.
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We Really Are on the Same Team
Hard as it is to believe, Christians have everything they need to “be one.”
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The River of Justice Flows Downhill
We can make modest progress through human effort, but only God can deliver true equity.
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What the Hummingbird Shows Us About God’s Handiwork
When God seems invisible, he may just be moving faster than we can see.
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Don’t Pack Away the Dinnerware During COVID-19
Even in our small circles, when we practice hospitality, we foreshadow God’s coming kingdom.
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Cultivating Chaos
The Holy Spirit does many things. First among them is creation.
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Threw Away Your Shot? You’ll Get Another.
When we mess up God-given opportunities, God has a habit of giving us more.
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Freedom Is Calling. So Is the Birdcage.
If Christ has set us free, why do we often still feel stuck in captivity?
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On Earth as It Is in Flight
Travel reminds us of our God-ordained dependence on others.
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