1. Jesus is Better

    book
    01/05/23
    29 mins
    read
    By Bradley Gray
    As the writer to the Hebrews affirms, what makes the Christian gospel so much better is that we are no longer dealing with “types and shadows."
    Jesus is Better

  2. Unavoidable Jesus: Good News on Christmas Eve

    book
    12/24/22
    14 mins
    read
    By John Bombaro
    Despite our best efforts to avoid him, King Jesus remains very much unavoidable.
    Unavoidable Jesus: Good News on Christmas Eve

  3. Christmas in Psalm 2: Futility is Funny

    book
    12/20/22
    18 mins
    read
    By Steven Paulson
    Who would ever want all these screamers and haters? It turns out that Christ does.
    Christmas in Psalm 2: Futility is Funny

  4. I am the Lord's Servant

    book
    12/16/22
    10 mins
    read
    By Wade Johnston
    Rejoice with Mary as she would rejoice with you. Be blessed, like her, with humility from God, so that you may serve joyfully and willingly wherever and in whatever role God has placed you.
    I am the Lord's Servant

  5. We Know All the Signs

    book
    12/09/22
    11 mins
    read
    By Wade Johnston
    By his first Advent in the flesh, through his second Advent with bread and wine and water and Word, we await his third Advent at the end.
    We Know All the Signs

  6. Advent Anticipation Through the Ages

    book
    11/30/22
    10 mins
    read
    By Craig Donofrio
    When and how did the church start this season of anticipation?
    Advent Anticipation Through the Ages

  7. Church Fathers on Christmas: John Chrysostom

    book
    11/28/22
    10 mins
    read
    By 1517 Staff
    For with God we look not for the order of nature, but rest our faith in the power of him who works.
    Church Fathers on Christmas: John Chrysostom

  8. Refreshment for the Depressed Soul

    book
    11/21/22
    29 mins
    read
    By Bradley Gray
    Help comes for those who cannot help themselves. When we bottom-out and come to the end of ourselves, that is where hope springs.
    Refreshment for the Depressed Soul

  9. Vitality in Pastoral Formation

    book
    11/11/22
    20 mins
    read
    By Joshua Miller
    Preachers and church workers must also hear the gospel preached to them.
    Vitality in Pastoral Formation

  10. Virgins in Hell

    book
    11/03/22
    11 mins
    read
    By Wade Johnston
    We don’t start with behavior and work toward Christ. We start with Christ and everything works out from there.
    Virgins in Hell

  11. The Spirit Never Stops Testifying to Christ: 1 John 5:5-12

    book
    10/28/22
    13 mins
    read
    By Gretchen Ronnevik
    Through water, blood, and word, the Spirit never stops pointing us to Christ, and even more, giving us Christ.
    The Spirit Never Stops Testifying to Christ: 1 John 5:5-12

  12. How to Define Christian Community

    book
    10/25/22
    10 mins
    read
    By Wade Johnston
    There is no true life and meaningful community apart from forgiveness.
    How to Define Christian Community
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