W.H. Auden on Martin Luther
By Amy Mantravadi
11/04/26
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W.H. Auden on Martin Luther

Auden understands Luther’s doctrine of justification by faith not as a mere theological platitude, a trick of biblical grammar, or a catchphrase for men to rally around.
A Saintly Mosaic
Sam P. Schuldheisz
Sam P. Schuldheisz
11/02/26

A Saintly Mosaic

Our Lord Jesus builds, forms, and fashions his church as an artist forms a mosaic.
Why the Reformation Still Matters in an Age of Virtue
Kelsi Klembara
Kelsi Klembara
10/30/26

Why the Reformation Still Matters in an Age of Virtue

Luther felt the reform of the church could not simply remain a matter of aesthetics and practice. Something much deeper needed to be rooted out.

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Bradley Gray
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Hope for These Bodies of Death: Understanding Romans 7

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Sarah Crowder
Sarah Crowder
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Word and Water: A Baptism Conversation with FLAME

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Peter Nafzger
Peter Nafzger
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Gospel: Luke 9:51-56 (Pentecost 3: Series C)

Nuance and subtlety have been replaced with scorched-earth contempt. It is us versus them. Compromise is not an option. Jesus, however, would have none of it.
Jeffrey Pulse
Jeffrey Pulse
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Old Testament: 1 Kings 19:9b-21 (Pentecost 3: Series C)

In our text for today, here is the great prophet, Elijah, the same guy who God used in miraculous ways, hiding in a cave, scared to death.
Justin Rossow
Justin Rossow
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Epistle: Galatians 5:1, 13-25 (Pentecost 3: Series C)

The question is, how are you going to live out your life as someone who has taken up the Robe of Freedom?
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Paul Koch
Paul Koch
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On the Death of a Pastor

There is comfort and joy that while one is now at rest from his labors, the Lord of the church continues to ensure that the good seed is sown, watered, and cared for.
Ron Hodel
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Jeffrey Pulse
Jeffrey Pulse
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Old Testament: Isaiah 65:1-9 (Pentecost 2: Series C)

The LORD God is seeking after those who have not sought Him! He calls out to those who have not been called by His name.
Peter Nafzger
Peter Nafzger
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Gospel: Luke 8:26-39 (Pentecost 2: Series C)

Jesus comes to people and changes everything. “Before” is long gone. “After” is a whole new world.
Justin Rossow
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Epistle: Galatians 3:23-4:7 (Pentecost 2: Series C)

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