1. Unexpected Joy of Motherhood

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    04/09/24
    8 mins
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    By Katie Koplin
    This is an excerpt from “Encouragement for Motherhood, Devotional Writings on the Work of Christ” edited by Katie Koplin (1517 Publishing, 2024) available for purchase today.
    Unexpected Joy of Motherhood

  2. C.S. Lewis on Joy

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    10/06/23
    13 mins
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    By Amy Mantravadi
    The joy of which Lewis speaks is a deep yearning of the soul not unlike the nostalgia we feel upon seeing a favorite childhood object once again.
    C.S. Lewis on Joy

  3. To Live is Christ

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    10/05/23
    10 mins
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    By Gerhard Forde
    How can he say it? How can he say that Christ is after all the entire meaning of life for him, and that death is no real worry?
    To Live is Christ

  4. The Small Catechism was not created for Confirmation Class

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    09/26/23
    11 mins
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    By Nicholas Hopman
    Luther actually expected the Catechism to be taught in the home.
    The Small Catechism was not created for Confirmation Class

  5. The Word I Have Needed When My Son Has No Words

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    07/27/23
    17 mins
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    By Amy Mantravadi
    The gospel tells me that the revelation of weakness in myself, my husband, and my son is the occasion for the revelation of God’s strength.
    The Word I Have Needed When My Son Has No Words

  6. Christmas in Psalm 98: Singing Rocks and other Strange Christmas Lyrics

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    12/24/22
    13 mins
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    By Dan van Voorhis
    Psalm 98, with its promise of a sea and mountains singing, takes these imposing natural features and turns them into a praise choir.
    Christmas in Psalm 98: Singing Rocks and other Strange Christmas Lyrics

  7. Everything Your Kid Needs to Know

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    05/31/22
    13 mins
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    By Katie Koplin
    The list of things our kids need to know when they leave the house is much simpler than we might believe.
    Everything Your Kid Needs to Know

  8. Why We Sing at Christmas

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    01/04/22
    6 mins
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    By Pete Lange
    The church’s song goes on and on, singing and ringing down to us today.
    Why We Sing at Christmas

  9. Waiting and Fulfillment and Surprise

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    11/29/21
    15 mins
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    By Kevin Hale
    In Advent we wait, in Christmas we rejoice over the coming of Christ in the fulfillment of the promises, and in Epiphany we celebrate the surprise, the manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles.
    Waiting and Fulfillment and Surprise

  10. The Second Beatitude: From Tears to Joy

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    07/01/21
    11 mins
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    By Haroldo Camacho
    The giver of life, the source of joy, stands weeping together with the human family as they grieve under the curse of sin.
    The Second Beatitude: From Tears to Joy

  11. Why We Go to Church

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    06/12/21
    13 mins
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    By 1517 Staff
    This article comes to us from 1517 guest contributor, Karen Stenberg.
    Why We Go to Church

  12. Happy Mother's Day, Rachel Hollis

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    05/08/21
    11 mins
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    By Kelsi Klembara
    We all know what I think (maybe) Rachel knows: Celebrating ourselves isn’t enough. It won’t ever be enough.
    Happy Mother's Day, Rachel Hollis
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