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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Kathy Morales
Kathy Morales
11/29/22

The Theology of Midnights

All our sin and shame is answered for in the death and resurrection of our Lord.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
11/24/22

The Alpha and Omega of Generosity

It all starts with God; and it all ends with God. He is the alpha and omega of giving and generosity.
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
11/21/22

Refreshment for the Depressed Soul

Help comes for those who cannot help themselves. When we bottom-out and come to the end of ourselves, that is where hope springs.
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
11/19/22

Epistle: Romans 13: (8-10)11-14 (Advent 1: Series A)

For Christians, Advent is the time when the Church patiently prepares for the coming of the Great King, Jesus the Christ.
Bob Sundquist
Bob Sundquist
11/19/22

Old Testament: Isaiah 2:1-5 (Advent 1: Series A)

The Church stands firm on the word of promise that Christ will one day return to change what we know by faith into sight.
Ryan Couch
Ryan Couch
11/17/22

Friends in Low Places

You are the friend in low places. It’s only from this place that you are free to look outside yourself for the remedy to the issues that plague you and humanity.
Haroldo Camacho
Haroldo Camacho
11/15/22

Your Son Died, You Owe Nothing

We live again, not so that we will now pay our debt, but to proclaim that we live because our debt was paid!
Wade Johnston
Wade Johnston
11/14/22

A Life Hidden in Christ

You are a child of God. You’re blameless, holy, perfect, and righteous. Don’t feel that way? Too bad. God is greater than your heart.
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
11/12/22

Epistles: Colossians 1:13-20 (The Last Sunday in the Church Year: Series C)

The epistle text from Colossians 1 declares how the great drama of redemption and human history ends.
Joshua Miller
Joshua Miller
11/11/22

Vitality in Pastoral Formation

Preachers and church workers must also hear the gospel preached to them.
Wade Johnston
Wade Johnston
11/09/22

You were and you are

You’re not new because of what you do. You’re new and so you do new things, even in spite of yourself, because of your sinful nature.
Jay Sawrie
Jay Sawrie
11/07/22

Adverbial vs. Prepositional Theology: What's the Difference?

Weak faith in a strong Christ is still saving faith.
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