There is indeed a responsibility for the church to share the gospel in the world, but never at the expense of the church’s charity and mercy for those neighbors who are nearby.
The only hope for idol-addicted sinners who are utterly incapable of decluttering their souls is Jesus, the one at the heart of the gospel, and the only one who stands before the Father with an undivided heart.
More than a friend, Amsdorf was also an important figure in the work of religious reform, providing counsel to Luther on key occasions, shepherding the churches, and defending the faith until his death.

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I pray my children see God’s faithfulness not in the riches of this world, but in the riches of grace through Christ Jesus.
I realized that no matter where I call "home," I won't be able to shake the feeling of homesickness.
God reminded me that it's not my job to logic and argue people into heaven, even when those people are my children.
I didn’t see Christmas as a gift given to me to enjoy, I saw Christmas as a long list of expectations I needed to hold up to love those around me.
It’s scary to share my struggle and to show that I have cracks because once I’ve shown my cards, I open myself up for judgment.
God is not calling us to “grow up.” He is calling us to dependence.