The Sacrament of Baptism: Through the Wardrobe and the Water
By Sam P. Schuldheisz
06/24/26
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The Sacrament of Baptism: Through the Wardrobe and the Water

When Jesus washes you with baptismal water, you can rest assured that the Lion of Judah is on the move.
Grace and the Illusion of Control
Ryan Couch
Ryan Couch
06/22/26

Grace and the Illusion of Control

The life we are trying to manage, improve, and secure is not something to be mastered. It is something to be surrendered. And this is where everything changes. Because in Christ, the approval we are seeking has already been spoken.
The Turk at the Door: Luther, Islam, and the Fate of Christendom in the 16th Century
Adam Francisco
Adam Francisco
06/19/26

The Turk at the Door: Luther, Islam, and the Fate of Christendom in the 16th Century

It is within this charged atmosphere that Luther’s writings take on their full significance. His responses to the Turkish threat were not merely reactions to military events; they were rooted in a deep theological reflection on the nature of God’s rule over the world, the responsibilities of Christian rulers, and the role of the Church in times of crisis.

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Gretchen Ronnevik
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How Do You Solve a Problem Like Katie Luther?

What do we do with Katie Luther? What kind of historical character can we paint her to be?
Kelsi Klembara
Kelsi Klembara
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Baptism: Return or Redo? On the 500th Anniversary of the Anabaptist Movement

There is a “re” involved with baptism, but unlike the Anabaptists, it’s not a “re-do,” but a “re-turn" or a “re-member.”
Seth Moorman
Seth Moorman
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The Narrative of the Nativity

The narrative of the Nativity is what Christmas is all about.
Steven Paulson
Steven Paulson
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Psalm 5: The Great Discovery

This article is part of Stephen Paulson’s series on the Psalms.
Amy Mantravadi
Amy Mantravadi
12/16/24

Life in the Bleak Midwinter

The love of God is creative, always giving, always reviving.
Caleb Keith
Caleb Keith
12/12/24

The Word of the Lord Endures Forever: A Response to Young Men's Turn to Orthodoxy

Longstanding tradition must be bolstered by something outside of ourselves that also lies outside of the traditions of men.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
12/10/24

Jesus, Our Priest

This is the second article in a special three-part Advent series on how Jesus is our prophet, priest, and king.
Kathy Morales
Kathy Morales
11/28/24

What it Means to be Thankful

The Lord’s provision doesn’t rest on the strength of our gratitude.
Amy Mantravadi
Amy Mantravadi
11/26/24

Erasmus' Decision: An Excerpt from Broken Bonds

This is an excerpt from Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation by Amy Mantravadi (1517 Publishing, 2024), pgs. 24-27
Wade Johnston
Wade Johnston
11/21/24

What Was the Reformation All About?

Christ is the beating heart of Christian faith and its only object.
Steven Paulson
Steven Paulson
11/13/24

Psalm 4: A Good Night's Sleep

This article is part of Stephen Paulson’s series on the Psalms.
John Bortulin
John Bortulin
11/11/24

Oh Lord, How Long?

The Lord has an answer to your tears, your trouble, your weariness, your enemies, your grief, your shame, your sin.
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