1. Malachi Prepares the Way for Jesus

    book
    12/13/22
    9 mins
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    By Donavon Riley
    The lesson of Malachi reveals God’s love for his people. When the people ask for proof of God’s love, he reminds them of their election.
    Malachi Prepares the Way for Jesus

  2. Church Fathers on Christmas: Athanasius

    book
    12/12/22
    16 mins
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    By 1517 Staff
    In whatever direction the bias of men might be, from thence he might recall them, and teach them of his own true Father, as he himself says: I came to save and to find that which was lost.
    Church Fathers on Christmas: Athanasius

  3. My Badge of Self Sufficiency

    book
    12/07/22
    11 mins
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    By Karen Stenberg
    God is not calling us to “grow up.” He is calling us to dependence.
    My Badge of Self Sufficiency

  4. Advent: The Season of Expectant Waiting

    book
    12/06/22
    10 mins
    read
    By Joshua Miller
    The waiting of Advent isn’t just for Christmas; it’s for God’s reversal of all sin and evil and his renewal of all things.
    Advent: The Season of Expectant Waiting

  5. Church Fathers on Christmas: St. Augustine

    book
    12/05/22
    11 mins
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    By 1517 Staff
    Let us rejoice, then, in this grace so that our glory may be the testimony of our conscience wherein we glory not in ourselves but in the Lord (2 Cor. 1:12).
    Church Fathers on Christmas: St. Augustine

  6. Church Fathers on Christmas: John Chrysostom

    book
    11/28/22
    10 mins
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    By 1517 Staff
    For with God we look not for the order of nature, but rest our faith in the power of him who works.
    Church Fathers on Christmas: John Chrysostom

  7. The Alpha and Omega of Generosity

    book
    11/24/22
    18 mins
    read
    By Chad Bird
    It all starts with God; and it all ends with God. He is the alpha and omega of giving and generosity.
    The Alpha and Omega of Generosity

  8. Refreshment for the Depressed Soul

    book
    11/21/22
    29 mins
    read
    By Bradley Gray
    Help comes for those who cannot help themselves. When we bottom-out and come to the end of ourselves, that is where hope springs.
    Refreshment for the Depressed Soul

  9. Who is God, Really?

    book
    11/18/22
    11 mins
    read
    By Donavon Riley
    Who is God really? He is offensive, anarchic by the world’s standards, and far too gracious to people who don’t deserve his time or attention.
    Who is God, Really?

  10. Why Bother to Pray?

    book
    11/08/22
    9 mins
    read
    By Donavon Riley
    Our God is a living God and he listens to our cries for help.
    Why Bother to Pray?

  11. 1 John 5:13-21: The Front Porch of Our Father’s Home

    book
    11/04/22
    12 mins
    read
    By Chad Bird
    From the beginning to the end of his letter, John really wants one thing: for us to be in Jesus.
    1 John 5:13-21: The Front Porch of Our Father’s Home

  12. Virgins in Hell

    book
    11/03/22
    11 mins
    read
    By Wade Johnston
    We don’t start with behavior and work toward Christ. We start with Christ and everything works out from there.
    Virgins in Hell
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