1. The Miracle of Grace: A Review of Encanto

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    02/14/22
    12 mins
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    By Gretchen Ronnevik
    I finally watched the film “Encanto” with my kids. I had heard many people say the subtext of this movie was deeper than most. So, we snuggled up on the couch and watched it to see what everyone was talking about.
    The Miracle of Grace: A Review of Encanto

  2. Contentment is Preferable to Struggle

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    02/11/22
    5 mins
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    By 1517 Publishing
    Excerpt #1 from the new book “Withertongue Emails" by Donavon Riley.
    Contentment is Preferable to Struggle

  3. Victims & Villains

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    02/03/22
    12 mins
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    By Luke Kjolhaug
    The world we inhabit is wrong in so many ways, and a holistic approach to this “wrongness” traces its cause both to sin itself and to the effects of sin.
    Victims & Villains

  4. The Longing Road

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    02/01/22
    15 mins
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    By Sam P. Schuldheisz
    When we read a good story, we sojourn with the characters and authors upon the trail of longing. Such is the pilgrim’s path.
    The Longing Road

  5. The Devil in the Details of the Old Testament: Is Satan in the Hebrew Bible?

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    01/18/22
    22 mins
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    By Chad Bird
    Is the serpent in Genesis 3 just a snake or Satan? Does the Hebrew refer to "the satan" or "Satan"? And does it make a difference? Let's take a look at the Old Testament, early Jewish literature, and the New Testament for the answers.
    The Devil in the Details of the Old Testament: Is Satan in the Hebrew Bible?

  6. The Light is Coming

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    12/25/21
    15 mins
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    By Luke Kjolhaug
    God’s candle is not so easily extinguished. His promise is not some vague light at the end of the tunnel that we may or may not reach. In fact, God’s light has a name: Jesus Christ.
    The Light is Coming

  7. Remembering The Lord of the Rings

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    12/19/21
    19 mins
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    By Grant Klembara
    In honor of this anniversary celebration, here are five fun facts about The Lord of the Rings that I hope you will enjoy.
    Remembering The Lord of the Rings

  8. 1517 Christmas Special

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    12/17/21
    1 min
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    By 1517 Staff
    Christmas conversations with Kelsi Klembara, Daniel Emery Price, Scott Keith and Blake Flattley.
    1517 Christmas Special

  9. Bright Valley of Love: A Story for Preachers as Advent Turns Toward Christmas

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    12/09/21
    12 mins
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    By John T. Pless
    This is an excerpt from Chapter 27 in “Pastor Craft: Essays and Sermons” written by John T. Pless (1517 Publishing, 2021). Now Available for Preorder
    Bright Valley of Love: A Story for Preachers as Advent Turns Toward Christmas

  10. Thanksgiving Every Sunday

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    11/27/21
    9 mins
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    By Pete Lange
    Is it possible to celebrate Thanksgiving every time we come together as God’s people as well?
    Thanksgiving Every Sunday

  11. Jehoram, Jehoshaphat, and Jesus

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    11/23/21
    23 mins
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    By Bradley Gray
    The Word of Yahweh is not a trifling thing that can be visited only when it’s convenient. It’s a book of life, for all of life, that imparts life to those who believe in it and the God of it.
    Jehoram, Jehoshaphat, and Jesus

  12. Losing Your Life: What Aretha Franklin's Depiction in Respect Reveals about the Gospel

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    11/18/21
    10 mins
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    By Ryan Cosgrove
    It is in your lows where Christ has hidden his highest high, eternal life itself.
    Losing Your Life: What Aretha Franklin's Depiction in Respect Reveals about the Gospel
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