1. Assurance of Salvation in the Reformed and Lutheran Traditions

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    12/15/23
    17 mins
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    By Amy Mantravadi
    In this article Amy Mantravadi give a short but helpful summary of the differences in Lutheran and Reformed thought regarding assurance.
    Assurance of Salvation in the Reformed and Lutheran Traditions

  2. A Tale of Two Fathers

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    12/06/23
    14 mins
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    By Gretchen Ronnevik
    In an autobiographical telling, Gretchen Ronnevik shares the fate of two different fathers and the hope she has in Christ.
    A Tale of Two Fathers

  3. For Freedom Christ Has Set Us Free

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    11/30/23
    8 mins
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    By Wade Johnston
    An Analysis of Galatians 5:1-6
    For Freedom Christ Has Set Us Free

  4. Pumpkin Patch

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    11/22/23
    23 mins
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    By Daniel Stenberg
    How the pumpkin patch has a lot to teach us about the love and work of Christ
    Pumpkin Patch

  5. Breathing Underwater

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    11/21/23
    13 mins
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    By Laura Bauer
    When the waters of anxiety and depression rise, there is One who understands.
    Breathing Underwater

  6. The Necessity of Human Forgivness

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    11/20/23
    18 mins
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    By Amy Mantravadi
    Amy Mantravadi asks if we should forgive others even if they are not repentant
    The Necessity of Human Forgivness

  7. Help My Unbelief

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    11/16/23
    11 mins
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    By Steve Byrnes
    In this piece, 1517’s Director of Publishing, Steve Byrnes, shares a personal story about a period of doubt in his life that eventually was replaced with confidence through God’s provision, and the care of the Christian community.
    Help My Unbelief

  8. Post-Absolution Temptations

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    11/15/23
    17 mins
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    By Bob Hiller
    In this piece Bob Hiller follows C.S. Lewis’ lead from Screwtape Letters and offers a sequel of his own.
    Post-Absolution Temptations

  9. The Law of Barbie

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    11/09/23
    10 mins
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    By Katie Koplin
    No plot spoilers here just some really Good News
    The Law of Barbie

  10. One-Kingdom Theology

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    11/08/23
    13 mins
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    By John W. Hoyum
    Curious about what Lutherans mean by “Two Kingdom”? In this short piece John Hoyum sums up the doctrine and some of its potential consequences.
    One-Kingdom Theology

  11. A Pastor's Call

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    11/07/23
    20 mins
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    A pastor shares his own experience of loneliness and hope
    A Pastor's Call

  12. The Parishioner, the Policeman, and the Social Situation

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    11/02/23
    19 mins
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    By Delwyn Campbell
    Delwyn Campbell wrestles with a situation that demands love and justice
    The Parishioner, the Policeman, and the Social Situation
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