1. Q & A for "The Augsburg Confession: A Guide for the Perplexed" by Mark Mattes

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    02/15/22
    6 mins
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    By 1517 Publishing
    The problem with sin is that we fail to honor God who wants to take our hearts captive and fill us with his goodness.
    Q & A for

  2. 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

  3. Why We Sing at Christmas

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    01/04/22
    6 mins
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    By Pete Lange
    The church’s song goes on and on, singing and ringing down to us today.
    Why We Sing at Christmas

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. Waiting and Fulfillment and Surprise

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    11/29/21
    15 mins
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    By Kevin Hale
    In Advent we wait, in Christmas we rejoice over the coming of Christ in the fulfillment of the promises, and in Epiphany we celebrate the surprise, the manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles.
    Waiting and Fulfillment and Surprise

  7. Bo Giertz: A Regular Pastor

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    10/06/21
    13 mins
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    By Bror Erickson
    Bo Giertz attained infamy in Sweden for a humble adherence to unpopular, orthodox practice and doctrine.
    Bo Giertz: A Regular Pastor

  8. Imagination: A Handmaid of the Gospel

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    10/04/21
    10 mins
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    By Sam P. Schuldheisz
    Our Lord is not only the King of creation but the King of creativity.
    Imagination: A Handmaid of the Gospel

  9. The Bible and How to Read It. Part 2: How Do I Read It?

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    09/21/21
    13 mins
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    By Kyle G. Jones
    God’s word is creative in both the imaginative sense and the constructive sense. It brings things into existence and displays new ideas, images, and concepts we did not previously perceive.
    The Bible and How to Read It. Part 2: How Do I Read It?

  10. Did I Blow My Chance with God?

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    08/27/21
    10 mins
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    By Grant Klembara
    For all mankind, the answer is terrifically simple and remains the same: God wants to turn us towards the cross and then turn us back to our neighbors.
    Did I Blow My Chance with God?

  11. Gentle and Lowly: A Reflection on the Love that Will Not Let Us Go

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    08/11/21
    14 mins
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    By Bradley Gray
    For sinners who cannot seem to get out of their own way, Dane brings to bear the gospel of Christ’s heart, which aerates one’s spiritual lungs with undiluted grace.
    Gentle and Lowly: A Reflection on the Love that Will Not Let Us Go

  12. Urchin at War: Introduction

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    07/23/21
    9 mins
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    By Uwe Siemon-Netto
    This is an excerpt from the introduction of “Urchin at War: Volume 1” by Uwe Siemon-Netto (1517 Publishing, 2021).
    Urchin at War: Introduction
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