An Excerpt from Coming Home for Christmas: Advent in Isaiah Devotional
By 1517 Staff
12/01/25
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An Excerpt from Coming Home for Christmas: Advent in Isaiah Devotional

This is an excerpt from this year’s 1517 Advent Devotional.
Recovering Thanksgiving
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
11/27/25

Recovering Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving, then, is not just about plenty. It is about redemption.
Giving Thanks in Adversity
Steven A. Hein
Steven A. Hein
11/26/25

Giving Thanks in Adversity

Why is it truly meet right and salutary that we should at all times and all places give thanks to God.

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Seth Moorman
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A Kingdom Without Smoke: What the Conclave Can't Decide

The church does not await a verdict; she proclaims one.
Seth Moorman
Seth Moorman
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May the Fourth Be With You

The Fourth in the fire is Jesus.
Amy Mantravadi
Amy Mantravadi
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Album Review: Jesus, by Jon Guerra

This is a fine addition to Jon Guerra's growing discography, and I look forward to hearing what new songs his continued contemplations will produce.
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
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The Cross Speaks Peace

Do it again, God,” rings the psalmist’s appeal.
Greg Koukl
Greg Koukl
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A Simple Case for Inspiration

Why should we believe Jesus?
Joel Hess
Joel Hess
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The Resurrection Should be Terrifying

It's one thing to hope for a new reality; it's quite another to stand before it, no matter how wonderful.
Brian W. Thomas
Brian W. Thomas
04/24/25

Risen Indeed: Beyond a Reasonable Doubt, Part 1

If Jesus rose from the dead, then his claims about himself and his promises to humanity warrant serious attention and response.
Bruce Hillman
Bruce Hillman
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What does Pope Francis’ Death Mean to Protestants?

While I disagree with many things Francis did and believed, I think he deserves credit for this: Francis showed us what Christian leadership can look like.
Steven Paulson
Steven Paulson
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Psalm 8 From the Mouth of Babes: Why do you care, O Lord?

The Psalm now is this: as Christ suffered and then was exalted, so we are also in him.
Kathy Morales
Kathy Morales
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A Review of "The Lord’s Supper: A Guide to the Heavenly Feast"

Kleinig continually directs the reader's attention to Christ and his gifts.
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
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The Wounds We Run From: Severance and the Healing Found in Suffering

Devoid of the gospel of Jesus’s death and resurrection, sufferers are left to frantically run the halls of self-salvation, turning this way and that but never getting anywhere.
Wade Johnston
Wade Johnston
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Like a Mother Hen

Lent isn't simply a season. It's the Christian life in microcosm.
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