Under the Hood
15 articles drawn from the book. What a free car repair ministry taught us about grace, brokenness, and Jesus.
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September 1, 2026
Where the Road Leads: "I Am Making All Things New"
What happens after we die? Christianity's answer isn't clouds and harps. It's a world made new, and an open invitation to get there.
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August 10, 2026
You Don't Have to Be a Mechanic to Pass It On
How to serve others as a Christian when you don't think you have much to offer. Grace received turns into grace given, wrench or no wrench.
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July 14, 2026
Why a Church Fixes Cars for Free
What's behind a church free car repair ministry? The honest reason The Garage at Living Faith exists, and why it isn't really about the cars.
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June 23, 2026
The Road Test: Why New Christians Aren't Perfect Overnight
The meaning of Philippians 1:6 for anyone who trusted Jesus and still struggles: God finishes what he starts, and he does it on the road.
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May 27, 2026
Handing Over the Keys: What Is Repentance and Faith?
What is repentance and faith? Two church words explained in plain language, using the simplest moment at any repair shop: handing over your keys.
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May 6, 2026
Too Far Gone for God? He Doesn't Use the Insurance Company's Math
Feeling too far gone for God? Insurance companies write off wrecked cars. God doesn't calculate that way. Here's what grace means.
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April 9, 2026
When the Car Came Off the Lift and Ran: Why the Resurrection Matters
Why the resurrection matters, explained plainly: it's how we know the repair Jesus made on the cross actually worked.
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March 18, 2026
Why Did Jesus Die on the Cross? Free Repairs Still Have a Bill
Why did Jesus die on the cross? A plain answer from a church that fixes cars for free: every repair has a bill, and someone has to pay it.
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February 20, 2026
God Didn't Send a Pamphlet
What is the Incarnation? It's the Christian claim that God became a human being in Jesus. Here's what that means in plain words, and why it's about love.
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January 29, 2026
The Engineer Got on the Shop Floor
Who is Jesus? Christians say he is fully God and fully human. A plain-English look at what that means and why it matters for the repair we all need.
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January 3, 2026
"I Knew Something Was Wrong. I Just Kept Driving."
Ignoring your conscience works like ignoring a warning light: small problems become big ones. Why that inner alarm is a gift, and how to start dealing.
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December 12, 2025
"I'm a Pretty Good Person" and Other Fault Codes
Am I a good person? Christianity's answer isn't what most people expect. Why comparing yourself to others misses the real standard, and why that's good news.
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November 16, 2025
The Diagnostic: What God's Law Is Actually For
What is the purpose of the law? Romans 3:20 says it shows us the problem. Like a mechanic's diagnostic, it tells the truth so the repair can start.
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October 25, 2025
Honesty Is an Act of Love: Lessons From a Good Mechanic
A mechanic who says your brakes are fine when they aren't isn't kind. Why honesty is an act of love, and how to tell the truth without being harsh.
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October 3, 2025
Why No Perfect Car Has Ever Rolled Into Our Garage
What does the Bible say about human nature? A pastor who runs a free car repair ministry explains: a good design, a real problem, and real hope.