1. Very Superstitious: A History of the Sign of the Cross

    book
    01/13/23
    24 mins
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    By John Bombaro
    The sign of the cross, according to the earliest centuries of Christians, is “the sign of the Lord,” and every baptized Christian was “marked” with it.
    Very Superstitious: A History of the Sign of the Cross

  2. What If My Dreams Don't Come True?

    book
    01/03/23
    16 mins
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    By Erick Sorensen
    The nefarious thing about idolatry is that just about anything can become your idol: career, family, fame, wealth, status, spouse, you name it, any good thing can become a ‘god-thing” with ease. 
    What If My Dreams Don't Come True?

  3. A Toast to the End of Ourselves

    book
    01/02/23
    12 mins
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    By Luke Kjolhaug
    Maybe, just maybe, our goal for 2023 should not be to live more but to die more.
    A Toast to the End of Ourselves

  4. A Toy Story Christmas

    book
    12/29/22
    13 mins
    read
    By Tyler Cronkright
    Toy Story is indeed a Christmas story.
    A Toy Story Christmas

  5. Unavoidable Jesus: Good News on Christmas Eve

    book
    12/24/22
    14 mins
    read
    By John Bombaro
    Despite our best efforts to avoid him, King Jesus remains very much unavoidable.
    Unavoidable Jesus: Good News on Christmas Eve

  6. Advent Anticipation Through the Ages

    book
    11/30/22
    10 mins
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    By Craig Donofrio
    When and how did the church start this season of anticipation?
    Advent Anticipation Through the Ages

  7. The Theology of Midnights

    book
    11/29/22
    7 mins
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    By Kathy Morales
    All our sin and shame is answered for in the death and resurrection of our Lord.
    The Theology of Midnights

  8. Church Fathers on Christmas: John Chrysostom

    book
    11/28/22
    10 mins
    read
    By 1517 Staff
    For with God we look not for the order of nature, but rest our faith in the power of him who works.
    Church Fathers on Christmas: John Chrysostom

  9. Refreshment for the Depressed Soul

    book
    11/21/22
    29 mins
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    By Bradley Gray
    Help comes for those who cannot help themselves. When we bottom-out and come to the end of ourselves, that is where hope springs.
    Refreshment for the Depressed Soul

  10. Vitality in Pastoral Formation

    book
    11/11/22
    20 mins
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    By Joshua Miller
    Preachers and church workers must also hear the gospel preached to them.
    Vitality in Pastoral Formation

  11. The Spirit Never Stops Testifying to Christ: 1 John 5:5-12

    book
    10/28/22
    13 mins
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    By Gretchen Ronnevik
    Through water, blood, and word, the Spirit never stops pointing us to Christ, and even more, giving us Christ.
    The Spirit Never Stops Testifying to Christ: 1 John 5:5-12

  12. How to Define Christian Community

    book
    10/25/22
    10 mins
    read
    By Wade Johnston
    There is no true life and meaningful community apart from forgiveness.
    How to Define Christian Community
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