1. A Cloudy Day in the Kingdom

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    07/18/22
    16 mins
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    By Ken Sundet Jones
    With Christ as the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, the future is secure already. It’s solid right now, even when the cords seem to be fraying.
    A Cloudy Day in the Kingdom

  2. Having Done All to Stand

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    07/14/22
    21 mins
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    By Bradley Gray
    History is the painful realization that we aren’t the ones who can save the world but, rather, we’re the ones who get saved.
    Having Done All to Stand

  3. Marx, Prayer, and Humanity

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    07/12/22
    13 mins
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    By Philip Bartelt
    In the place of God, Marx sets the material, autonomous, self-creating man.
    Marx, Prayer, and Humanity

  4. An Excerpt from Limping with God

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    07/01/22
    11 mins
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    By Chad Bird
    Following Jesus, we gimp our way down the dark and slippery paths of life. As we do, we discover, ironically, that the longer we follow him, the weaker we become, and the more we lean on our Lord.
    An Excerpt from Limping with God

  5. What is the Purpose of a Worship Service?

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    06/27/22
    6 mins
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    By Kyle G. Jones
    The worship service is less like servants entering the throne room to wait on the king’s needs and more like a father joining his family around the dining room table.
    What is the Purpose of a Worship Service?

  6. God's Not Impressed By Your Word Count

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    06/23/22
    12 mins
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    By Luke Kjolhaug
    Because of Jesus, God always hears our prayers, and he always responds to them in love–regardless of the quality or quantity of the one speaking them.
    God's Not Impressed By Your Word Count

  7. Word and Water: A Baptism Conversation with FLAME

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    06/20/22
    16 mins
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    By Sarah Crowder
    FLAME uses Scripture and church history to argue that baptism is a gospel gift, not our work.
    Word and Water: A Baptism Conversation with FLAME

  8. On the Death of a Pastor

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    06/16/22
    9 mins
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    By Paul Koch
    There is comfort and joy that while one is now at rest from his labors, the Lord of the church continues to ensure that the good seed is sown, watered, and cared for.
    On the Death of a Pastor

  9. Adopted

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    06/15/22
    32 mins
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    By Ron Hodel
    God has a plan for this world that he put into place from eternity, a plan that is carried out in Jesus Christ and promises unimaginably great blessings for believers.
    Adopted

  10. Malachi’s Message of the Maker’s Love

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    06/06/22
    20 mins
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    By Bradley Gray
    Our only hope in life and death is that God loves sinners, who fail and forget constantly, with a love that is just as constant.
    Malachi’s Message of the Maker’s Love

  11. Reforming Worship

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    06/02/22
    11 mins
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    By Philip Bartelt
    The relationship between faith and prayer or belief and worship is mutual. Faith produces prayer and prayer expresses faith.
    Reforming Worship

  12. Our 2022 Summer Reading List

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    06/01/22
    18 mins
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    By 1517 Staff
    A few of our staff members have shared what they are looking forward to reading in the coming months below. If you’re looking for titles to fill your own summer reading list, we hope this list is a helpful resource.
    Our 2022 Summer Reading List
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