Surprised by Easter
By Sam P. Schuldheisz
05/14/25
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Surprised by Easter

The women at the tomb were surprised by Easter. Amazed and filled with wonder at Jesus' Easter eucatastrophe. And so are we.
Becoming Better People, An Excerpt from Sinner Saint: A Suprising Primer to the Christian Life
Luke Kjolhaug
Luke Kjolhaug
05/13/25

Becoming Better People, An Excerpt from Sinner Saint: A Suprising Primer to the Christian Life

This is an excerpt from Chapter 6 in Sinner Saint: A Surprising Primer to the Christian Life (1517 Publishing, 2025). Sinner Saint is available today from 1517 Publishing.
The Weathervane of the Eastern Church
Sam Leanza Ortiz
Sam Leanza Ortiz
05/12/25

The Weathervane of the Eastern Church

On its journey from Byzantium to Constantinople to Istanbul, this special place helps us understand the broader arc of Christian history, which goes on until Christ's return.

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Wade Johnston
Wade Johnston
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Freedom of a Christian

Christian freedom and Christian love go together in a most wonderful way.
Steven A. Hein
Steven A. Hein
11/06/17

A Purpose Driven Devil

The Devil cultivates fear of God and promotes motivation and zeal for outward works and earthly virtue out of pure eternal self-concern.
Joel Hess
Joel Hess
11/02/17

Still Replacing Relics

The devil tempts us to hope in things that we can do.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
10/24/17

The Scariest Word in the Bible

In Christ we are freed to be for our neighbor without fear of sin and damnation falling upon us.
Bror Erickson
Bror Erickson
10/20/17

When Bondage Meets Freedom

So bondage meets freedom, and God becomes our Master through Christ.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
10/05/17

Samson, Sex, and the Haircut that Saved His Life

Samson knew what he wanted when he saw it, and most of the time, living by sight, he walked like a blind man straight into an ambush.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
10/03/17

Cursing in Defense of The Gospel

But where love is necessary we pray for our enemies and bless them in the hope that God will repent and convert them to the Gospel.
Bror Erickson
Bror Erickson
10/02/17

My Father, Bo Giertz (Part I)

Papa was an incredibly stimulating man who was full of life and made life rich for those found in his path.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
09/20/17

Photoshopping Death

Death is never natural. Death is abnormal. Death is not human. Death is the enemy.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
09/12/17

The Saddest Words Ever Spoken to a Sinner

When we say, “I’ve screwed up big time. I’ve betrayed my spouse, my family, my friends. I’ve hurt lots of people,” we don’t need to hear, “Yes, you have. You need to make that right, learn to walk the talk, and act like a Christian next time."
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
09/12/17

A Nap Before Dinner

This is why a Christian must keep learning to forget himself so long as he lives.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
08/25/17

It's OK to Be an Average Parent

Being a run-of-the-mill, mediocre parent is a gift to your children. It models for them what life is all about: the little things, the overlooked things, the minuscule elements of daily life that—in various ways—are God’s gifts to us.
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