1. Anyone could tell he enjoyed teaching theology and loved his students.
  2. 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.
  3. God demonstrates his great love for us in the actions of Jesus, who came down into the flesh and soaked up all our sin.
  4. In normal human relationships, when reconciliation is necessary, we place the burden on the person who did wrong, who disrupted the relationship.
  5. A “good death” and “good life” are not accomplished through personal striving but are grasped by faith in the promises of God.
  6. Ever Heard of Candlemas?
  7. Your justification isn’t a matter of “Jesus plus” anything.
  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. Amy Mantravadi asks if we should forgive others even if they are not repentant
  10. No plot spoilers here just some really Good News
  11. Confession and absolution offer more than assurance, they gift real and genuine Divine promises.
  12. Human solutions to problems, important as they are, are inadequate to meet our deepest needs