The Shepherd Who Sees Our Stains
By Aaron Boerst
09/19/25
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The Shepherd Who Sees Our Stains

God leads us to green pastures. He comforts us with his grace in our darkest valleys.
Spiritual But Not Useless
1517 Guest Contributor
1517 Guest Contributor
09/18/25

Spiritual But Not Useless

Christian spirituality is not a flight from the world, but a deep dive into its brokenness.
When Silence Speaks: A Christian Call to Restraint in the Age of Opinions
Ryan Couch
Ryan Couch
09/17/25

When Silence Speaks: A Christian Call to Restraint in the Age of Opinions

At the end of the day, what do you want to be known for? Your opinions, or your Savior?

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Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
05/21/24

Forgiveness That Can't Be Contained

Instead of a death sentence, those brothers hear the words of deliverance.
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
05/07/24

Depth of Mercy

The lack of history surrounding Psalm 130 allows it to endure as universally appealing even for our seasons of hopelessness and despair when we’re in “the depths.”
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
05/03/24

Good News for those with Mental Illness

For you who are struggling to navigate grief, to cope with pain, or breathe through anxiety, the gospel announces that there is a person whose heart throbs for you.
Joshua Miller
Joshua Miller
04/24/24

Eucatastrophe of Easter

Eucatastrophe is the coming untrue of all sin, evil, and death. And where that starts is the empty tomb of the risen Jesus.
Sam P. Schuldheisz
Sam P. Schuldheisz
04/17/24

The Hands of the King

When Jesus appeared again to his disciples on that first Easter evening and again a week later with Thomas and the Emmaus disciples, what did Jesus show them? His hands.
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
04/05/24

We Don't Lose Heart

For Paul, the hope of the resurrection was the ultimate antidote whenever his circumstances tempted him to despair or to "lose heart."
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
03/31/24

Preaching the Gospel When Cities Burn

You are the baptized, for in Christ we are all wet. The demographic dividers are washed away.
1517 Staff
1517 Staff
03/22/24

Showing Off Battle Wounds

This article is written by guest contributor, Aaron Boerst
Wade Johnston
Wade Johnston
03/21/24

Peace through A God Who Dies for His Enemies

The relationship with God through Christ and renewal in his image in Christ cannot be taken away or compromised through suffering.
Joshua Miller
Joshua Miller
03/19/24

Serving the Slave of All

St. Patrick was great but only because he was a slave to Christ.
Jason Oakland
Jason Oakland
03/11/24

Clarity Under the Cross

The love of God in Christ Jesus never changes. That love is for you.
Sam P. Schuldheisz
Sam P. Schuldheisz
03/05/24

The Lenten Road

Jesus has gone ahead of you on the road, and promises to be with you still.
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