God, kill my enemy!
By Russ Lackey
08/14/26
17mins

God, kill my enemy!

God can handle grief, rage, and cries for justice. God can handle the victim who cannot yet forgive. God can handle the prayer that comes out jagged and wounded. The good news is that God is holy and merciful enough to handle all our prayers.
The Legacy of Martin Luther's Father, Hans Luther
Amy Mantravadi
Amy Mantravadi
08/12/26

The Legacy of Martin Luther's Father, Hans Luther

But while scholars are right to focus on the bond between Martin and Hans, the evidence of Martin’s own words suggests their relationship may not have been as troubled as some suppose. For Hans Luther was not a cartoon villain but a normal human being attempting to make his way in the world and raise his children to the best of his ability.
Judge Not!
Brian W. Thomas
Brian W. Thomas
08/10/26

Judge Not!

Jesus offers something infinitely better. He tells us to put down our gavel—not because sin isn't real, but because the only Judge who has the right to condemn is the very One who was condemned for us.

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Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
12/26/23

Justification for Sinners and Beggars

Paul has zero patience for the gospel of God to be called into question, especially when the ones questioning it are the ones who should’ve known better.
Amy Mantravadi
Amy Mantravadi
12/15/23

Assurance of Salvation in the Reformed and Lutheran Traditions

In this article Amy Mantravadi give a short but helpful summary of the differences in Lutheran and Reformed thought regarding assurance.
Wade Johnston
Wade Johnston
11/30/23

For Freedom Christ Has Set Us Free

An Analysis of Galatians 5:1-6
Amy Mantravadi
Amy Mantravadi
11/20/23

The Necessity of Human Forgivness

Amy Mantravadi asks if we should forgive others even if they are not repentant
Bob Hiller
Bob Hiller
11/15/23

Post-Absolution Temptations

In this piece Bob Hiller follows C.S. Lewis’ lead from Screwtape Letters and offers a sequel of his own.
John W. Hoyum
John W. Hoyum
11/08/23

One-Kingdom Theology

Curious about what Lutherans mean by “Two Kingdom”? In this short piece John Hoyum sums up the doctrine and some of its potential consequences.
Delwyn Campbell
Delwyn Campbell
11/02/23

The Parishioner, the Policeman, and the Social Situation

Delwyn Campbell wrestles with a situation that demands love and justice
Steven Paulson
Steven Paulson
11/01/23

All Saints Day

Steven Paulson shares the meaning (and grace) found in All Saints Day
Bruce Hillman
Bruce Hillman
10/31/23

Resources For Reformation Day

1517 Resources to help Celebrate Reformation Day
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
10/30/23

The Stinging Lessons of Matthew 22

Matthew 22 sees Jesus address Jewish legal debates. In the process, he makes disticntions between the Law and Gospel.
Sam P. Schuldheisz
Sam P. Schuldheisz
10/09/23

Unsung Inklings: Christopher Tolkien

Christopher grew up in his father's literary world, a joyful reminder and glimpse of something far greater that we as Christians grow up in our Heavenly Father's living word.
Nicholas Hopman
Nicholas Hopman
09/26/23

The Small Catechism was not created for Confirmation Class

Luther actually expected the Catechism to be taught in the home.
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