By Bradley Gray

01/10/25

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Good News That Moves You

The gospel gives us faith, hope, and love, all of which proceed from Christ’s death and resurrection.

Seth Moorman

01/09/25

Redemption's Party

As you step into the days ahead, remember this: no matter how lost you may feel, you have a God who seeks you out, celebrates your return, and rejoices over you.

Wade Johnston

01/08/25

My Father's Business

Be relieved, whatever has had you anxious. He is with us and about his Father’s business, which is your salvation.

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Bob Hiller

02/11/20

Q&A for Finding Christ in the Straw

The Scriptures are not a collection of platonic ideals laid out for us to strive after. Rather, they are God’s truth given to His beloved church.

Peter Nafzger

02/10/20

Gospel: Matthew 5:21-37 (Epiphany 6: Series A)

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus establishes a whole new standard for what it means to live as one of His people.

John Bombaro

02/10/20

Epistle: I Corinthians 3:1-9 (Epiphany 6: Series A)

It is time to move on from the basics, says the Apostle. It is time to sink your teeth into some theological meat and understand He is working in those baptized into Christ.

Jeffrey Pulse

02/10/20

Old Testament: Deuteronomy 30:15-20 (Epiphany 6: Series A)

Obviously, the choice is very black and white: good or evil; life or death; blessings or curses...Unfortunately, the actions of the people will speak louder than their words.

Bob Hiller

02/07/20

The Patience of Job

The following is an excerpt from "Finding Christ in the Straw," written by Robert M. Hiller (1517 Publishing, 2020).

1517 Staff

02/03/20

Q&A for Faithless to Fearless

Neither the disciples nor Paul expected a resurrected Messiah, so something has to account for their dramatic transition from faithless to fearless in the days/years following Jesus’ crucifixion.

Peter Nafzger

02/03/20

Gospel: Matthew 5:13-20 (Epiphany 5: Series A)

The followers of Jesus have a function to perform. When they do not perform it—that is, when they are not being themselves—the world suffers.

John Bombaro

02/03/20

Epistle: I Corinthians 2:1-12 (13-16) (Epiphany 5: Series A)

Paul says Christian faith means confessing Jesus is Lord, beginning at the Cross, and owning the historical fact that God raised Him from the dead.

Jeffrey Pulse

02/03/20

Old Testament: Isaiah 58:3-9a (Epiphany 5: Series A)

There are good, God-pleasing reasons to attend a Divine Service, but worship attendance can also be an action by which we try to earn or deserve the favor and love of God. This is an ongoing struggle in every worshiping community.

Bror Erickson

01/30/20

John the Baptist on the Necessity of Baptism

We can rejoice in our own need and the gift we receive through baptism given by the same one by whom John desired to be baptized.

Gretchen Ronnevik

01/29/20

Your Bible Reading Plan Won't Save You

If I’m honest, I want that completed Bible reading plan more than I want grace.

Peter Nafzger

01/27/20

Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12 (Epiphany 4: Series A)

Our first mistake in thinking about the blessed life is we expect to experience it fully in this life.

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