1. Promo, Promoter, Performer, or Preacher?

    book
    01/09/24
    17 mins
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    By Zack James Cole
    What does professional wrestling and preaching have in common?
    Promo, Promoter, Performer, or Preacher?

  2. A Sermon is Not a Ted Talk

    book
    01/04/24
    18 mins
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    By Luke Kjolhaug
    What (if anything) makes a sermon distinctive?
    A Sermon is Not a Ted Talk

  3. Homily for the New Year

    book
    01/01/24
    12 mins
    read
    When you see the year ending, thank the Lord, because he had led you into this cycle of years.
    Homily for the New Year

  4. Westerns and the Imprecatory Psalms

    book
    12/29/23
    9 mins
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    By Steve Byrnes
    The Jews were living the script for a Western movie when Jesus showed up. The enemies of God were running the town
    Westerns and the Imprecatory Psalms

  5. The Worst Story in the Bible

    book
    12/28/23
    20 mins
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    By John Bombaro
    Yes, Christmas brings joy, but no less danger
    The Worst Story in the Bible

  6. Justification for Sinners and Beggars

    book
    12/26/23
    20 mins
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    By Bradley Gray
    Paul has zero patience for the gospel of God to be called into question, especially when the ones questioning it are the ones who should’ve known better.
    Justification for Sinners and Beggars

  7. Christmas joy...or Maybe...Christmas Guilt

    book
    12/21/23
    14 mins
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    By Karen Stenberg
    I didn’t see Christmas as a gift given to me to enjoy, I saw Christmas as a long list of expectations I needed to hold up to love those around me.
    Christmas joy...or Maybe...Christmas Guilt

  8. A Tale of Two Fathers

    book
    12/06/23
    14 mins
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    By Gretchen Ronnevik
    In an autobiographical telling, Gretchen Ronnevik shares the fate of two different fathers and the hope she has in Christ.
    A Tale of Two Fathers

  9. Pumpkin Patch

    book
    11/22/23
    23 mins
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    By Daniel Stenberg
    How the pumpkin patch has a lot to teach us about the love and work of Christ
    Pumpkin Patch

  10. Help My Unbelief

    book
    11/16/23
    11 mins
    read
    By Steve Byrnes
    In this piece, 1517’s Director of Publishing, Steve Byrnes, shares a personal story about a period of doubt in his life that eventually was replaced with confidence through God’s provision, and the care of the Christian community.
    Help My Unbelief

  11. The Law of Barbie

    book
    11/09/23
    10 mins
    read
    By Katie Koplin
    No plot spoilers here just some really Good News
    The Law of Barbie

  12. A Pastor's Call

    book
    11/07/23
    20 mins
    read
    A pastor shares his own experience of loneliness and hope
    A Pastor's Call
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