1. The Longing Road

    book
    02/01/22
    15 mins
    read
    By Sam P. Schuldheisz
    When we read a good story, we sojourn with the characters and authors upon the trail of longing. Such is the pilgrim’s path.
    The Longing Road

  2. Remembering The Lord of the Rings

    book
    12/19/21
    19 mins
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    By Grant Klembara
    In honor of this anniversary celebration, here are five fun facts about The Lord of the Rings that I hope you will enjoy.
    Remembering The Lord of the Rings

  3. Bright Valley of Love: A Story for Preachers as Advent Turns Toward Christmas

    book
    12/09/21
    12 mins
    read
    By John T. Pless
    This is an excerpt from Chapter 27 in “Pastor Craft: Essays and Sermons” written by John T. Pless (1517 Publishing, 2021). Now Available for Preorder
    Bright Valley of Love: A Story for Preachers as Advent Turns Toward Christmas

  4. The Mystery of Faith

    book
    10/09/21
    12 mins
    read
    By Bradley Gray
    The Son of God is still God the Son in the Incarnation.
    The Mystery of Faith

  5. Bo Giertz: A Regular Pastor

    book
    10/06/21
    13 mins
    read
    By Bror Erickson
    Bo Giertz attained infamy in Sweden for a humble adherence to unpopular, orthodox practice and doctrine.
    Bo Giertz: A Regular Pastor

  6. Imagination: A Handmaid of the Gospel

    book
    10/04/21
    10 mins
    read
    By Sam P. Schuldheisz
    Our Lord is not only the King of creation but the King of creativity.
    Imagination: A Handmaid of the Gospel

  7. The Bible and How to Read It. Part 2: How Do I Read It?

    book
    09/21/21
    13 mins
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    By Kyle G. Jones
    God’s word is creative in both the imaginative sense and the constructive sense. It brings things into existence and displays new ideas, images, and concepts we did not previously perceive.
    The Bible and How to Read It. Part 2: How Do I Read It?

  8. Did I Blow My Chance with God?

    book
    08/27/21
    10 mins
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    By Grant Klembara
    For all mankind, the answer is terrifically simple and remains the same: God wants to turn us towards the cross and then turn us back to our neighbors.
    Did I Blow My Chance with God?

  9. The Color Green

    book
    08/15/21
    6 mins
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    By Pete Lange
    Green is the color for “ordinary time” in the liturgical church year. It's the regular time of year that always gets overshadowed by other seasons such as Advent, Christmas, Lent, and Easter.
    The Color Green

  10. Gentle and Lowly: A Reflection on the Love that Will Not Let Us Go

    book
    08/11/21
    14 mins
    read
    By Bradley Gray
    For sinners who cannot seem to get out of their own way, Dane brings to bear the gospel of Christ’s heart, which aerates one’s spiritual lungs with undiluted grace.
    Gentle and Lowly: A Reflection on the Love that Will Not Let Us Go

  11. A Q&A for "Urchin at War"

    book
    08/10/21
    13 mins
    read
    By Uwe Siemon-Netto
    Urchin at War is now available from 1517 Publishing
    A Q&A for

  12. Theology 101, Under Bombs

    book
    08/06/21
    15 mins
    read
    By Uwe Siemon-Netto
    I am cognizant of the powerful lessons for life I owe to those nights in the air-raid shelter.
    Theology 101, Under Bombs
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