The Online Ministry of Pastor Mark Anderson
Each week, God’s Word Is Life gathers words and voices into one simple aim: that the gospel might speak again—not as advice or instruction, but as a word addressed to you, before you have anything left to offer in return.
Week of February 1, 2026
Study/Read/Listen
Live Weekly Zoom Studies
EPIPHANY IN MATTHEW'S GOSPEL
Weekly Feature
FOR THOSE AWAKE AT 2:00 AM
Why the Cross Refuses to Explain Our Pain
Fault Lines Friday
THE SUPER BOWL
Glory, Let Down, and the Long Walk Home
Appearing this Friday
The Faith Well Podcast
Commentary on matters of faith and life.
The Blues Bar
The Pslams set to traditional blues.
The Archive
Explore past sermons, articles, and classes.
Novels and Short Stories
A sampling of my short stories, novels, and poems.
Study Resources
My Contributions to Luther House of Study
Unscheduled Notes
FOR THE CITY THAT SHAPED ME:
Minneapolis, Moral Outrage, and the Rule of Law
Ministry Partners
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