Post-Denominational Lutheranism
By John W. Hoyum
03/20/26
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Post-Denominational Lutheranism

One great thing about our post-denominational age is that it has opened up opportunities to make common cause with other Lutherans who, despite their differences and eccentricities, can agree on some of the most important things.
Getting Over your Pride
Ryan Couch
Ryan Couch
03/19/26

Getting Over your Pride

Pride builds identities that leave no room for grace.
Blessed Beggars
Heather Schulz
Heather Schulz
03/18/26

Blessed Beggars

We can willingly admit the fact that we're just like tax collectors and thieves.

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Chad Bird
Chad Bird
04/20/22

A Review of the Psalms Commentary by James M. Hamilton, Jr.

Hamilton writes lucidly. He has that rare gift of walking the tightrope between the academy and the church, being able to communicate to both groups in the same book.
1517 Publishing
1517 Publishing
04/19/22

A Q&A for "A Shepherd's Letter"

History won’t judge us, Jesus will. We already have his judgment. He gave it to us from the cross, where he acquitted us with his death.
Steven Paulson
Steven Paulson
04/18/22

Free Range Christ

Free-range Christ is fearful Christ because he is present, speaking, and I just crucified him.
Tyler Cronkright
Tyler Cronkright
04/11/22

Easter is Overrated

Easter must be seen in light of the cross. It must never overshadow Good Friday. They are a packaged deal!
John T. Pless
John T. Pless
04/10/22

Bearing the Cross-A Sermon for Wednesday in Holy Week

Simon carried the cross, but Jesus was carried by the cross to death.
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
04/05/22

Dying (and Living) on the Slopes of Sola Fide

My one hope of not only entering a right relationship with God but also stepping into glory is the same: it’s Christ. It’s always Christ.
John W. Hoyum
John W. Hoyum
04/04/22

The End of Ethics

False holiness is always a possession and achievement of the individual in isolation from the good of others. And so it isn’t holiness at all.
Daniel Emery Price
Daniel Emery Price
03/31/22

Never Buried Alone

Who we are buried with matters. But there is no need to go out and find a dead prophet so you can join him six feet under.
Bruce Hillman
Bruce Hillman
03/29/22

God's Command to Save You

The promise here is that God is present with us in our troubles, issuing commands to save us before we ask. God does not ignore our suffering and cries.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
03/18/22

The Stupid Monk at The Diet at Worms (Part 4)

Theologians of glory searched for God everywhere except the Cross of Christ.
Gerhard Forde
Gerhard Forde
03/17/22

You Can Die Now

You can die now, you can let go, and because that is true, you can begin to live!
1517 Publishing
1517 Publishing
03/15/22

Q & A for “Withertongue Emails” with Donavon Riley

Each email entry in The Withertongue Emails is intended to compel the reader to stop and think about their pastor, themselves, and their churches.
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