God makes us pure saints by planting us back in the earth we imagined we needed to escape.
Salvation is not merely to be put in “safety” but to be put into Christ.
Bringing your family to church to receive “the one thing needful” (Luke 10:42) in Word and Sacrament honors and pleases God.

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A seed grows the kingdom of God. A whisper eventually turns the world upside down. A carpenter’s son from nowhere becomes the Savior of everyone. Such is God’s way.
As the body positivity movement has gained traction, we must also be aware of some of its pitfalls
The Old Testament is a long, strange book that’s not easy for modern readers to understand. What is understandable, therefore, is that people can get lost and confused when studying it. Here are three common misconceptions about it.
The Christ Key: Unlocking the Centrality of Christ in the Old Testament by Chad Bird is now available to order
As the sin-bearer, Jesus was also the sin-confessor in the psalms.
Hermeneutics in Romans: Paul’s Approach to Reading the Bible is now available from 1517 Publishing
How can we best talk about the Gospel with an Old Testament accent? Chad Bird provides us with a helpful "map" that highlights Egypt, the Red Sea, and Jerusalem. These three places represent the ways in which God graciously redeems, delivers, and sanctifies us. This brief essay was delivered at the 1517 Regional Conference in Bentonville, Arkansas, on April 17, 2021.
The biblical shepherd leads his sheep. He provides for their needs. He protects them from enemies, and he does not leave his sheep unattended.
God loves you no matter what. Loves you no matter how many times you have screwed up. Loves you to death, he does.
Jesus is not just another king in the line of David—this is the new King David! Hosanna in the highest!
Jesus takes the sins of man upon Himself and carries them to the cross to make our hearts holy and acceptable in the eyes of God.
When we look upon the cross, we see our sin. We also see the One who washes it away and gives life.