1. Paul knew that, without the resurrection, the Christian life was a “Smells Like Teen Spirit” video.
  2. 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.
  3. In the Word, you find peace. It proclaims peace first between you and God because of Jesus. That empowers you to deal peacefully with others and brings you peace of mind.
  4. Jesus will lead us through the deep waters onto the dry land of that celestial shore, where he will wipe away every tear from our eyes.
  5. Ever Heard of Candlemas?
  6. It would serve us well to embrace the beauty of our diversity within the unity of the body of Christ.
  7. Jesus reveals to them again who He is. And that life can only be given when we feed on Christ.
  8. Epiphany—is for the Gentiles, those who were once not God’s people, but who now, by the grace of God in Christ have become the people of God
  9. What’s the big deal about Jesus’ name?
  10. God has a hall ready for us, for us and for so many more
  11. C.S. Lewis, Grief, and the Holiday Season
  12. The following poem was written by Tanner Olson to accompany 1517’s 2023 Advent Resources, The Clothing of the King. Advent begins this Sunday.