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1517 Staff
1517 Staff
06/23/23

Our 2023 Summer Reading List

Below is a compilation of some of our staff and contributor’s recommended reads for this summer (based, of course, on what we are reading). Let us know if you find a book you love!
Michael Berg
Michael Berg
05/09/23

Worship is a Terrible Word

Sunday morning is about receiving, not giving.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
03/29/23

Forgiven Sinners in Full Bloom

If we just say to God, “We don’t get it, please explain,” he will. He will send us a preacher to point us to his words for more clarification.
Michael Berg
Michael Berg
03/28/23

An Excerpt from On Any Given Sunday

This is an excerpt from the prologue of “On Any Given Sunday: The Story of Christ in the Divine Service” by Mike Berg (1517 Publishing, 2023).
David Schmitt
David Schmitt
02/05/23

Gospel: Matthew 5:13-20 (Epiphany 5: Series A)

God has the power to take that which is small, that which is overlooked, that which is despised, and use it to create something wonderful.
Ryan Tinetti
Ryan Tinetti
10/23/22

The Preacher's Toolbox: The Necessity of Clarity

Clarity enables mobility. When preachers make the message clear, the people of God are freed-up to follow Jesus.
Sam P. Schuldheisz
Sam P. Schuldheisz
05/07/21

Sing Me A Story

From Genesis to Revelation, Scripture echoes with the great songs of salvation that fill our ears, hearts, minds, and mouths with the good news of salvation in Jesus.
Sam P. Schuldheisz
Sam P. Schuldheisz
12/17/20

Waiting with Hannah

Hannah’s story is the story of God’s great reversal.
Craig Donofrio
Craig Donofrio
01/22/20

Let Us Sing Our Faith

We sing, and in so doing, we are blessed as we are instilled with the word of God in word and song.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
04/17/18

When Jesus Smashes Our Religious Piggy Banks

When we focus on God's self-giving Word, when we turn our attention to Golgotha, we are shown a wholly different way of viewing the Commandments.
Wade Johnston
Wade Johnston
03/29/17

The Only Sane Man in Town

Who was this Jesus, who could do such things?
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
03/24/16

A Tangible God Who Descends To Rescue The Worst Of Us

In this evil generation we’re all in the dark about something. We’re all inevitably overcome by the darkness of sin and death.
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