1. C.S. Lewis and the Four Loves

    book
    02/06/23
    23 mins
    read
    By Sam P. Schuldheisz
    Love is pointing to Jesus who said, “Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends” (John 15:13).
    C.S. Lewis and the Four Loves

  2. God's Right Hand

    book
    01/30/23
    15 mins
    read
    By Wade Johnston
    Christ our Word, as with a two-edged sword, burst the devil's belly.
    God's Right Hand

  3. Jesus is Better

    book
    01/05/23
    29 mins
    read
    By Bradley Gray
    As the writer to the Hebrews affirms, what makes the Christian gospel so much better is that we are no longer dealing with “types and shadows."
    Jesus is Better

  4. The Baby and the Wrath of God

    book
    01/04/23
    11 mins
    read
    By Haroldo Camacho
    God resolves his wrath through the unexpected giving of his Son.
    The Baby and the Wrath of God

  5. A Proper Christmas

    book
    12/26/22
    10 mins
    read
    By Ryan Cosgrove
    It makes perfect sense that the day honoring Jesus' birth would be observed in a decidedly less than refined manner.
    A Proper Christmas

  6. Christmas in Psalm 89: The King has Arrived

    book
    12/23/22
    11 mins
    read
    By Adam Francisco
    The king has arrived and has already begun his reign forever and ever.
    Christmas in Psalm 89: The King has Arrived

  7. Christmas in Psalm 22: Why Have You Forsaken Me?

    book
    12/22/22
    15 mins
    read
    By Scott Keith
    To trust in the Lord, the Messiah, the Deliverer, is our salvation and our only hope. Yet he does not trust us to have this “trust” on our own or of our own will.
    Christmas in Psalm 22: Why Have You Forsaken Me?

  8. Pastor ChatGPT Is No Preacher

    book
    12/21/22
    13 mins
    read
    By Ken Sundet Jones
    A.I. can’t make the proclamatory move that delivers God’s word in a way that is specifically for me.
    Pastor ChatGPT Is No Preacher

  9. Christmas in Psalm 2: Futility is Funny

    book
    12/20/22
    18 mins
    read
    By Steven Paulson
    Who would ever want all these screamers and haters? It turns out that Christ does.
    Christmas in Psalm 2: Futility is Funny

  10. Church Fathers on Christmas: St. Bernard of Clairvoux

    book
    12/19/22
    10 mins
    read
    By 1517 Staff
    Take courage, you who were lost: Jesus comes to seek and save that which is lost. Ye sick, return to health: Christ comes to heal the contrite of heart with the balm of his mercy. Rejoice, all you who desire great things: the Son of God comes down to you that he may make you the co-heirs of his kingdom.
    Church Fathers on Christmas: St. Bernard of Clairvoux

  11. I am the Lord's Servant

    book
    12/16/22
    10 mins
    read
    By Wade Johnston
    Rejoice with Mary as she would rejoice with you. Be blessed, like her, with humility from God, so that you may serve joyfully and willingly wherever and in whatever role God has placed you.
    I am the Lord's Servant

  12. More Blessed to Receive than to Give

    book
    12/15/22
    10 mins
    read
    By Steven A. Hein
    If Jesus shows up and you are a sinner, ‘tis more blessed to receive than to give
    More Blessed to Receive than to Give
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