1. The Miracle of Grace: A Review of Encanto

    book
    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. The Longing Road

    book
    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. Stop Doing Good Works to God

    book
    01/03/22
    6 mins
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    By Martin Luther
    Faith should later again flow forth from our heart’s depths to our neighbor freely and unhindered in good works; not that we wish to rest our salvation in them; for God will not have that, but wishes the conscience to rest in himself alone.
    Stop Doing Good Works to God

  4. Remembering The Lord of the Rings

    book
    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. 1517 Christmas Special

    book
    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

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

    book
    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

  7. Thanksgiving Every Sunday

    book
    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

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

    book
    11/18/21
    10 mins
    read
    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

  9. On Demystifying the Church

    book
    11/13/21
    12 mins
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    By Kelsi Klembara
    The church is the only place God promises to lift us out of ourselves not in order to become more like God but so that we may finally be freed from our obsession with becoming little gods.
    On Demystifying the Church

  10. What the 'Dad's on Duty' can teach us about God the Father

    book
    11/05/21
    11 mins
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    By Scott Keith
    Our experience with good fathers – even when they are not our own – can point us to God the Father.
    What the 'Dad's on Duty' can teach us about God the Father

  11. Our One Foundation

    book
    10/16/21
    10 mins
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    By Pete Lange
    Jesus came from the heights of heaven above to the depths of earth below to rescue and redeem his long-lost love.
    Our One Foundation

  12. 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
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