1. An Excerpt from Limping with God

    book
    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

  2. Mercy Makes Mercy

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    06/30/22
    6 mins
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    By Martin Luther
    Christian mercy should not seek its own. It must be round, and open its eyes and look at all alike, friend and foe, as our heavenly Father does.
    Mercy Makes Mercy

  3. Flirting With The Law

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    06/09/22
    9 mins
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    By Martin Luther
    When the Law is viewed in its true light, when its "glory" is revealed, it is found to do nothing more than to kill man and sink him into condemnation.
    Flirting With The Law

  4. How God Made Mary a Theologian of the Cross

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    05/19/22
    10 mins
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    By Donavon Riley
    The point Luther made, again and again, was that distance between God and sinners is collapsed when the crucified Christ himself comes to sinners through a preacher.
    How God Made Mary a Theologian of the Cross

  5. Q&A for Graciously Keep Me This Night

    book
    05/10/22
    11 mins
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    By 1517 Publishing
    I wanted the devotions of this book to be a source of strength for everyone who has waited all night to see the sun come up again.
    Q&A for Graciously Keep Me This Night

  6. Joseph's Moment of Truth

    book
    05/05/22
    16 mins
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    By Steve Kruschel
    If you sit where Joseph sits, then you also face the choice that Joseph faced. Do you respond with vengeance?
    Joseph's Moment of Truth

  7. Evangelical Freedom

    book
    04/27/22
    10 mins
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    By Bror Erickson
    This is an excerpt from “A Shepherd’s Letter” written by Bo Giertz and translated by Bror Erickson (1517 Publishing, 2022).
    Evangelical Freedom

  8. Fearless Thomas Apart From Christ

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    04/26/22
    7 mins
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    By Martin Luther
    Thomas is an illustration of the power of Christ’s resurrection.
    Fearless Thomas Apart From Christ

  9. Graciously Keep Me This Night

    book
    04/22/22
    11 mins
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    By Steve Kruschel
    This book is not in your hands so that we can simply commiserate with each other’s difficulties. It is meant to pierce your sin-darkened night with the light of God’s Word.
    Graciously Keep Me This Night

  10. A Q&A for "A Shepherd's Letter"

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    04/19/22
    18 mins
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    By 1517 Publishing
    History won’t judge us, Jesus will. We already have his judgment. He gave it to us from the cross, where he acquitted us with his death.
    A Q&A for

  11. Behold Your King

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    04/08/22
    7 mins
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    By Martin Luther
    Great things are contained in these seemingly unimportant words: "Behold, your king." Such boundless gifts are brought by this poor and despised king.
    Behold Your King

  12. The Greatness of the Gospel

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    04/01/22
    3 mins
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    By Martin Luther
    All human wisdom, righteousness, and holiness are made futile in that which belongs to God’s kingdom.
    The Greatness of the Gospel
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