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

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David Schmitt
David Schmitt
11/08/20

Gospel: Matthew 25:14-30 (Pentecost 24: Series A)

The tragedy of this parable is not the failure to serve. It is the failure to truly know your Savior.
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
11/08/20

Epistle: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 (Pentecost 24: Series A)

There is life after death and, more gloriously, there is life after life after death, the resurrection of the body.
Jeffrey Pulse
Jeffrey Pulse
11/08/20

Old Testament: Zephaniah 1:7-16 (Pentecost 24: Series A)

Obviously, the Day of the LORD looks frightening according to the words of Zephaniah the prophet. The question is: “For whom?”
Grant Klembara
Grant Klembara
11/06/20

The Painful Problem of Evil

Now more than ever, it's good to take a closer look at the Christian confession about evil, pain, and suffering.
Martin Luther
Martin Luther
11/05/20

Good Works and Useless Burdens

Good works do not make a Christian, do not secure the grace of God and blot out our sins, they do not merit heaven.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
11/03/20

In Christ, We Are Free to Vote, Work, and Worship

This new life is marked not by fear of death but hope in eternal life.
Kyle G. Jones
Kyle G. Jones
11/02/20

Theses on How Christians in America Can Relate to Government

We subject ourselves to the governing authorities for the sake of our neighbor, that they might be protected from our sinful nature that seeks our advantage over theirs (and vice versa)
Ryan Couch
Ryan Couch
11/02/20

Jesus is Bigger than Your Vote

You are free from allowing anyone to cast doubt on your salvation based upon your political preferences. And free from causing anyone else to question their faith due to what Christian convictions they may have to compromise to vote in one direction or the other.
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
11/01/20

Jesus Did Not “Pass Away”: On Preaching Death and Dying

Faithful preachers should remain steadfast in the biblical categories and terminology and preach the reality of death.
Jeffrey Pulse
Jeffrey Pulse
11/01/20

Old Testament: Amos 5:18-24 (Pentecost 23: Series A)

Because Israel has turned the eschatology of the Day of the LORD into “escapism” Amos turns that notion on its head in his prophecy.
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
11/01/20

Epistle: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 (Pentecost 23: Series A)

Mindful that the pagans’ understanding of death is a finality, Paul says, “NO!” Death is not the end of humanity in God’s new world.
David Schmitt
David Schmitt
11/01/20

Gospel: Matthew 25:1-13 (Pentecost 23: Series A)

The parable is harsh. It judges. If you do not believe, you will not be saved. But let us pause for a moment and think about why Jesus is telling the parable.
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