Thornton Wilder and The Problem of Death
By 1517 Guest Contributor
05/07/26
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Thornton Wilder and The Problem of Death

Humanity, despite our best efforts, cannot answer the question as to why God allows evil to occur.
Mother as Theologian of the Home
Scott Keith
Scott Keith
05/06/26

Mother as Theologian of the Home

This is an excerpt from the Chapter 7 of Being Family by Scott Keith (1517 Publishing, 2026), pgs 72-74.
A Review of
Bob Hiller
Bob Hiller
05/04/26

A Review of "The Desecration of Man" by Carl Trueman

Trueman engages the question of “What is man?” and demonstrates how contemporary definitions of mankind result in the dehumanizing of our neighbor.

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Pete Lange
Pete Lange
07/06/20

The Secrets Are In The Dirt

The disciplines of history and archaeology have assisted in demonstrating the integrity and accuracy of the Bible.
Steven A. Hein
Steven A. Hein
07/02/20

Edward John Carnell: Defender of the Faith

Using common everyday events, Carnell sought to clarify that there are three standards of duty that we demand others to respect to protect our dignity.
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
07/01/20

A Real Estate Transaction that Preaches Redemption

Ever since the tragedy of the Garden, God’s plan of redemption has been in motion. His movement upon this world has never ceased, and it never will.
Bruce Hillman
Bruce Hillman
06/30/20

God, I’m Mad At You

When we are hurt, we cry out to God. But sometimes when the hurt gets really intense, our lament turns to complaint. Not only is this normal, but almost every lament in scripture contains a complaint.
Bob Hiller
Bob Hiller
06/29/20

Out of Place Comfort

Comfort is not a platitude; it is a promise. A promise from our God who left his place of glory and died a sinner’s death for poor sinners.
Ryan Stevenson-Cosgrove
Ryan Stevenson-Cosgrove
06/18/20

God's Upside Down Glory

When it comes to God’s word, our help only obscures his power and grace.
Jared C. Wilson
Jared C. Wilson
06/10/20

The Lord’s Favor is On You

The enemy comes with his wounding, haunting words, and I stand behind my advocate Christ the Lord. He gives me more words, better words, truer words.
Delwyn Campbell
Delwyn Campbell
06/04/20

God's Word in Crisis

God doesn’t permit me to write you off regardless of who you are or what you may have done. Nor does he allow you to dismiss me because I might not fit your image of a vessel of God’s mercy.
Kelsi Klembara
Kelsi Klembara
06/01/20

Our Pandemic Righteousness

We are meant to serve in love both our neighbor in need as well as the neighbor who doesn’t think they need us.
Jeffrey Pulse
Jeffrey Pulse
05/31/20

Old Testament: Genesis 1:1-2:4a (Trinity Sunday: Series A)

Before the Fall the waters were one dimensional—they gave life. After the Fall, another dimension is added. The waters kill/drown and they give life. This becomes the New Testament language of Baptism.
Bruce Hillman
Bruce Hillman
05/26/20

Fortress God

God will keep his promises, but how he keeps them is often quite surprising.
Joel Fitzpatrick
Joel Fitzpatrick
05/21/20

Salvation Belongs to the Lord

The Psalms do anything but present a sugar-coated presentation of the Christian life. In fact, they are decidedly real about the missed expectations we face so often.
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