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
05/06/26

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.
A Review of
Bob Hiller
Bob Hiller
05/04/26

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.

All Articles

Peter Nafzger
Peter Nafzger
06/07/20

Gospel: Matthew 9:35-10:8 (9-20) (Pentecost 2: Series A)

Before the sending is the gathering. Before the gathering is the compassion. Before the compassion is the seeing. And it all starts with a gracious God.
Kelsi Klembara
Kelsi Klembara
06/01/20

Our Pandemic Righteousness

We are meant to serve in love both our neighbor in need as well as the neighbor who doesn’t think they need us.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
06/01/20

I Would Rather Die Than Hate You

There is a time for justice. And there is a time for love. But love must always have the final word. Jesus must have the final word, because Jesus is God and God is Love.
Peter Nafzger
Peter Nafzger
05/31/20

Gospel: Matthew 28:16-20 (Trinity Sunday: Series A)

The Lord, who is with us, retains authority over us. His promise calls for trust and obedience.
Valerie Thur
Valerie Thur
05/29/20

What Diet Coke Taught Me About Pentecost

Our use–or disuse–of language reveals a deeper need than a bubbly carbonated soda. It highlights a gift given and a gift fallen, and it leaves us thirsting for a gift restored.
Philip Bartelt
Philip Bartelt
05/27/20

Reading Revelation in Light of the Old Testament

When Revelation’s words read against their original context, old meaning and new meaning are simultaneously brought to light as language and imagery is translated from the Old Testament to the New.
David Schmitt
David Schmitt
05/24/20

Gospel: John 7:37-39 (Pentecost Sunday: Series A)

Whether we are sheltering at home on Pentecost or gathering together in church, we have reason for praise. Jesus Christ is the source of the Spirit and that Spirit will never fail.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
05/22/20

Two Kinds of Slavery

We are free to be in the world, but not of the world. We are freed to stop treating the pursuit of pleasure as an escape from pain, suffering, and death.
Pete Lange
Pete Lange
05/22/20

The Lamb Who Was Slain Has Begun His Reign

We know God has a plan to bring forgiveness and salvation and healing to people, but we can’t see how it’s all going to work out.
Joel Fitzpatrick
Joel Fitzpatrick
05/21/20

Salvation Belongs to the Lord

The Psalms do anything but present a sugar-coated presentation of the Christian life. In fact, they are decidedly real about the missed expectations we face so often.
Martin Luther
Martin Luther
05/19/20

Was the Son of God a Sinner?

I am told that it is preposterous and wicked to call the Son of God a cursed sinner. I answer: If you deny that He is a condemned sinner, you are forced to deny that Christ died.
Ken Sundet Jones
Ken Sundet Jones
05/18/20

Bible Stories Too Dangerous for Sunday Morning

Dangerous Bible stories show us a God who has no problem whatsoever using the muck and mire of our worst days to make his progress toward his good goal happen.
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