Thornton Wilder and The Problem of Death
By 1517 Guest Contributor
05/07/26
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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
05/06/26

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.
A Review of
Bob Hiller
Bob Hiller
05/04/26

A Review of "The Desecration of Man" by Carl Trueman

Trueman engages the question of “What is man?” and demonstrates how contemporary definitions of mankind result in the dehumanizing of our neighbor.

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Gage Jordan
Gage Jordan
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C.S. Lewis, Grief, and the Holiday Season

C.S. Lewis, Grief, and the Holiday Season
Gretchen Ronnevik
Gretchen Ronnevik
12/06/23

A Tale of Two Fathers

In an autobiographical telling, Gretchen Ronnevik shares the fate of two different fathers and the hope she has in Christ.
11/23/23

A Proclamation for Thanksgiving

Lincoln's Thanksgiving Day Proclamation
Daniel Stenberg
Daniel Stenberg
11/22/23

Pumpkin Patch

How the pumpkin patch has a lot to teach us about the love and work of Christ
Steve Byrnes
Steve Byrnes
11/16/23

Help My Unbelief

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.
Katie Koplin
Katie Koplin
11/09/23

The Law of Barbie

No plot spoilers here just some really Good News
Delwyn Campbell
Delwyn Campbell
11/02/23

The Parishioner, the Policeman, and the Social Situation

Delwyn Campbell wrestles with a situation that demands love and justice
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
09/15/23

The God Who Remembers: Mary

The Lord has remembered to help his servant Israel, to fulfill his promises to Abraham and to his offspring forever, not mostly or mainly because of his mercy, but exclusively so.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
09/11/23

The God Who Remembers: The Action of Remembrance

This week, we’ll take a closer look at what it means to have a God who remembers us. Today, 1517 Scholar in Residence Chad Bird first introduces the Old Testament meaning behind the word and the Hebrew way of remembering.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
08/16/23

Jesus Weeps, in Anger?

Jesus weeps because his heart pulses with furious rage and fierce love.
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
08/09/23

The Gospel of Grief

While midnight might seem long, the mercy of God assures us that the morning will come.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
07/26/23

What Use is a Pastor?

A pastor is sent to proclaim the unconditional grace of God, reminding us again and again that it is our Heavenly Father who reaches out to us in love through his Christ-won forgiveness, and not the other way around.
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