God makes us pure saints by planting us back in the earth we imagined we needed to escape.
Salvation is not merely to be put in “safety” but to be put into Christ.
Bringing your family to church to receive “the one thing needful” (Luke 10:42) in Word and Sacrament honors and pleases God.

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God gives his church a story that helps to make sense of this life.
Anderson encourages us to meditate upon the ways that Christ truly is the end of our exploring.
It would serve us well to embrace the beauty of our diversity within the unity of the body of Christ.
Do our petitions move God?
The Jews were living the script for a Western movie when Jesus showed up. The enemies of God were running the town
Kyle G. Jones gives a broad primer on what apologetics is, what it hopes to accomplish, and its limitations.
How the pumpkin patch has a lot to teach us about the love and work of Christ
In this piece, 1517’s Director of Publishing, Steve Byrnes, shares a personal story about a period of doubt in his life that eventually was replaced with confidence through God’s provision, and the care of the Christian community.
Scent plays an important role in our memories and the story of Scripture
Dyson demonstrated a pious persistence with Lewis, something we can emulate in our own friendships and conversations.
We must also address the stigma surrounding addiction within so many churches.
It is of the utmost importance that pastors teach their congregation that through faith in Jesus Christ, they are fortified against the machinations of the adversary.