1. What Use is a Pastor?

    book
    07/26/23
    8 mins
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    By Donavon Riley
    A pastor is sent to proclaim the unconditional grace of God, reminding us again and again that it is our Heavenly Father who reaches out to us in love through his Christ-won forgiveness, and not the other way around.
    What Use is a Pastor?

  2. The Truth that Changes Everything

    book
    07/25/23
    25 mins
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    By Bradley Gray
    Chains may have restricted Paul, but nothing can restrict the gospel.
    The Truth that Changes Everything

  3. Resurrection Life for Resurrection People Part 3: New Possibilities of Epistemology and Ontology

    book
    07/24/23
    24 mins
    read
    By John Bombaro
    Only the resurrection of Jesus guarantees and facilitates divine presence and love to us as divine life for us.
    Resurrection Life for Resurrection People Part 3: New Possibilities of Epistemology and Ontology

  4. Luther vs Karlstadt: The Other Leipzig Disputation

    book
    07/14/23
    12 mins
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    By Amy Mantravadi
    It was meant to be Karlstadt’s moment to shine, but all anyone remembered was Luther.
    Luther vs Karlstadt: The Other Leipzig Disputation

  5. Fields of Gold

    book
    07/05/23
    5 mins
    read
    By Pete Lange
    As Luther said, “Our Lord has written the promise of the resurrection not in books alone, but in every leaf of spring.”
    Fields of Gold

  6. Pastoral Presence Makes All the Difference

    book
    06/28/23
    13 mins
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    By John Bombaro
    Christ Jesus brings his word and presence to where you are and he is even willing to do so through the likes of your personally present pastor.
    Pastoral Presence Makes All the Difference

  7. Philip Melanchthon's Most Formative Year

    book
    06/19/23
    15 mins
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    By Amy Mantravadi
    Church historians attempt to determine why Melanchthon made those controversial decisions.
    Philip Melanchthon's Most Formative Year

  8. Summertime Blues?

    book
    06/16/23
    8 mins
    read
    By Donavon Riley
    God's faithfulness is constant and consistent. It knows no season. His love for us doesn't fade with the summer sun.
    Summertime Blues?

  9. Praying to Receive What's Ours

    book
    06/08/23
    14 mins
    read
    By Donavon Riley
    Prayer is not just about asking for things. It's about receiving what has already been given to us in Christ.
    Praying to Receive What's Ours

  10. An Intro to Ordinary Time

    book
    06/07/23
    6 mins
    read
    By Blake Flattley
    God cares about our real life where we actually are. He is present in the everyday.
    An Intro to Ordinary Time

  11. Of Mundane Importance: How God Uses Time

    book
    05/30/23
    13 mins
    read
    By 1517 Staff
    We number our days not according to our timeframe but according to God’s work and his rhythms.
    Of Mundane Importance: How God Uses Time

  12. Confessions of a Tim Keller Name-Dropper

    book
    05/23/23
    13 mins
    read
    By Erick Sorensen
    Tim wanted everyone to know to the deepest part of their being that they were justified by Christ alone.
    Confessions of a Tim Keller Name-Dropper
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