By Heather Schulz

01/22/26

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Is Faith Enough?

We can bring our troubles, griefs, sorrows, and sins to Jesus, who meets us smack dab in the middle of our messy mob.

Donavon Riley

01/21/26

Why Christian Tradition? Why Confession

Confession isn’t a detour in the liturgy. It’s the doorway.

When Religion Becomes Obsolete, Christ Does Not

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Mark Mattes

01/20/26

When Religion Becomes Obsolete, Christ Does Not

American religion did not become optional because the gospel failed. It became optional because religion slowly redefined itself around usefulness.

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Jason Oakland

05/01/24

The Risen Lord Gives Us Courage

It's easy to have courage when things go well.

Bradley Gray

04/05/24

We Don't Lose Heart

For Paul, the hope of the resurrection was the ultimate antidote whenever his circumstances tempted him to despair or to "lose heart."

John Bombaro

03/31/24

Preaching the Gospel When Cities Burn

You are the baptized, for in Christ we are all wet. The demographic dividers are washed away.

1517 Staff

03/22/24

Showing Off Battle Wounds

This article is written by guest contributor, Aaron Boerst

Wade Johnston

03/21/24

Peace through A God Who Dies for His Enemies

The relationship with God through Christ and renewal in his image in Christ cannot be taken away or compromised through suffering.

Joshua Miller

03/19/24

Serving the Slave of All

St. Patrick was great but only because he was a slave to Christ.

Jason Oakland

03/11/24

Clarity Under the Cross

The love of God in Christ Jesus never changes. That love is for you.

Amy Mantravadi

02/29/24

Living as Christians in an Election Year

Regardless of background or beliefs, every American I talk to seems on edge, as if the sky were about to fall. But the sky is not falling.

Bradley Gray

02/22/24

The Grace of Repentance in a Fish’s Belly

He shows up when we are at our worst to usher us back to his side, lead us to repentance, rescue us, and reclaim us as his own.

Wade Johnston

02/21/24

For We Do Not Know What to Pray for As We Ought

Sometimes, we get prayer dementia. We can’t remember what we were going to pray for, we can’t put the words together, and, frustrated, there is nothing we can do but sigh and groan.

Pete Lange

02/15/24

Keep a Song in Your Heart

Regularly reading and hearing God’s Word helps us to keep a song in our hearts.

Grant Klembara

02/14/24

Love in the Ashes

What if the dissonance in this calendrical coincidence can be harmonized into a deeper melody?

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