Spiritual But Not Useless
By 1517 Guest Contributor
09/18/25
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Spiritual But Not Useless

Christian spirituality is not a flight from the world, but a deep dive into its brokenness.
When Silence Speaks: A Christian Call to Restraint in the Age of Opinions
Ryan Couch
Ryan Couch
09/17/25

When Silence Speaks: A Christian Call to Restraint in the Age of Opinions

At the end of the day, what do you want to be known for? Your opinions, or your Savior?
The Assassination of Charlie Kirk and the Promise of Christian Suffering
Caleb Keith
Caleb Keith
09/16/25

The Assassination of Charlie Kirk and the Promise of Christian Suffering

Charlie Kirk’s murder is a reminder that Christians will be hated for what we believe, teach, and confess about this sinful world and because of the God who has died and risen to save it.

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Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
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The Deliverer Who Doesn't Run Away

Nothing good happens when you get ahead of God and take matters into your own hands.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
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Gen-X, The Church Needs Your Scars

We don’t need another brand. We need a people who remember who they are. And that’s us, Gen-X.
Erick Sorensen
Erick Sorensen
07/23/25

Bold Preaching, Imperfect Vessels: Remembering John MacArthur

MacArthur’s courage to speak Scripture’s truth, no matter the audience, should be commended.
Amy Mantravadi
Amy Mantravadi
07/21/25

A Review of "The Church: A Guide to the People of God" by Brad East

“The Church exists to tell anyone and everyone who knocks on her door wondering what’s inside: Come and see” (pg. 58). Such reminders make The Church a worthwhile read.
Kathy Morales
Kathy Morales
07/10/25

An Excerpt from Remembering Your Baptism: A Watery Fortress

This is an excerpt from Remembering Your Baptism: A Sinner Saint Devotional (1517 Publishing, 2025) by Kathy Morales, pgs 6-9.
Ken Sundet Jones
Ken Sundet Jones
07/04/25

Freedom Beyond Strength and Wisdom

Wisdom and strength require bootstrap-pulling and the placing of noses to grindstones.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
06/27/25

Tongues of Fire & Breath of God

The Church speaks not with the cleverness of men, but with the breath of God.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
06/24/25

Modern Israel and Biblical Israel: What’s the Difference?

Is modern Israel the heir of the promises and covenant God made with ancient Israel?
Scott Keith
Scott Keith
06/16/25

What Makes a Saint: A Saint is Justified

This is the first installment in the 1517 articles series, “What Makes a Saint?”
Ryan Couch
Ryan Couch
06/06/25

Pentecost and the Beautiful Mess of the Church

Every time someone is baptized, every time bread is broken and wine poured, every time a sinner hears, “Your sins are forgiven in Christ,” Pentecost happens again.
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
04/29/25

The Cross Speaks Peace

Do it again, God,” rings the psalmist’s appeal.
Steven Paulson
Steven Paulson
04/03/25

Psalm 8 From the Mouth of Babes: Why do you care, O Lord?

The Psalm now is this: as Christ suffered and then was exalted, so we are also in him.
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