The Cross and the Astronaut
By Sam P. Schuldheisz
05/08/26
18mins

The Cross and the Astronaut

The heavens are neither geocentric, nor even heliocentric, but Christocentric. It is the cross and the crucified and risen Jesus who has the whole world, and each of us, in his nail scarred hands.
Thornton Wilder and The Problem of Death
1517 Guest Contributor
1517 Guest Contributor
05/07/26

Thornton Wilder and The Problem of Death

Humanity, despite our best efforts, cannot answer the question as to why God allows evil to occur.
Mother as Theologian of the Home
Scott Keith
Scott Keith
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Mother as Theologian of the Home

This is an excerpt from the Chapter 7 of Being Family by Scott Keith (1517 Publishing, 2026), pgs 72-74.

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Dominick Santore
Dominick Santore
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To preach Christ and him crucified is to keep the message simple and accessible.
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The sinful nature loves self, and pride is its native tongue.
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Psalm 2: Kiss the Son

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Wade Johnston
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The Martyrdom of John the Baptist

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Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
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Christopher J. Richmann
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When the historical importance of revivalism is understood, one can appreciate that the question, “Could America experience another revival?” is also a question about the fate of Christianity in America.
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Advice for Living in a Non-Christian World

The Christian must always remember that personal piety and liturgical uniformity are by no means the marks of true religion.
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