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
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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.
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Bob Hiller
Bob Hiller
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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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David Schmitt
David Schmitt
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Gospel: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 (Pentecost 7: Series A)

In Christ, God promises to forgive sin and bring about new life: Life after being canceled.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
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Is Christianity a Civil Religion?

We must not submit ourselves to false gods and godless men. Instead, we may hold fast to Christ, because He’s holding fast to us.
Haroldo Camacho
Haroldo Camacho
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No Sob Story Needed

That is the good news that ifies all hand wringing and wipes away every tear from every eye.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
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Slaves to Fear or Free in Christ?

In our attempts to flee from our fears and escape death, we will become imprisoned by them.
Pete Lange
Pete Lange
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The Secrets Are In The Dirt

The disciplines of history and archaeology have assisted in demonstrating the integrity and accuracy of the Bible.
Martin Luther
Martin Luther
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Love is the Law's Interpreter

Love is to be the interpreter of law. Where there is no love, these things are meaningless, and law begins to do harm.
David Schmitt
David Schmitt
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Gospel: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 (Pentecost 6: Series A)

We cannot control the resistance of people to God’s Word, but we can trust in God’s power and promise to work through His Word.
Steven A. Hein
Steven A. Hein
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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.
David Schmitt
David Schmitt
06/28/20

Gospel: Matthew 11:25-30 (Pentecost 5: Series A)

Jesus did not come to be first. He came to be faithful, faithful to His Father’s mission for you.
Peter Nafzger
Peter Nafzger
06/21/20

Gospel: Matthew 10:34-42 (Pentecost 4: Series A)

If your congregation promotes and supports “family values,” you should be prepared to take this text head-on.
Peter Nafzger
Peter Nafzger
06/14/20

Gospel: Matthew 10:5a, 21-33 (Pentecost 2: Series A)

The Father in Heaven is the only one we have legitimate reason to fear. But in Christ, we learn that the Father knows His children intimately and values His children exceedingly.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
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Jesus Drowns Out The Storm Waves

As the storm waves of life crash into us, threatening to pull us down into the undertow of sin, Jesus comes and stands between us and the furious tides.
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