One might say that the first statement of the Reformation was that a saint never stops repenting.
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07/04/25
Wisdom and strength require bootstrap-pulling and the placing of noses to grindstones.
07/03/25
“If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed” (John 8:36).
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01/20/19
Separating the Law from the conscience is not just bad because it makes the Law ineffective. If the Law and the conscience are not brought together, it also means leaving the conscience unaddressed and unassuaged when the Gospel is preached.
01/14/19
I got your life application right here! First off, Happy New Year! It's 2019 and there's a sense of optimism floating about in the air.
01/11/19
If I were granted three wishes, one of them would not be to know what the future holds.
01/10/19
The other day on Twitter, I saw someone insult their theological opponent with the term "free-gracer."
01/07/19
Many say Balaam was a prophet, but this was not so. Balaam was no prophet. At least, not a prophet of Yahweh.
12/20/18
A friend recently told me they had never seen the movie A Christmas Story. “What?!” I exclaimed. “Well, you need to fix that this year.”
12/19/18
Jesus has a mighty weapon which is the weapon of His warfare, the sword of His mouth, the very Word of God.
12/16/18
No doubt a few preachers cringe at the thought of "C and E" (Christmas and Easter) Christians showing up for Christmas Eve services...I must confess, when I preach on Christmas and Easter, I do not share this sentiment held by some of my peers.
12/07/18
God's grace and mercy in Jesus Christ calls all sinners to a celebration. A "those who sat in darkness have seen a great light" kind of celebration.
12/05/18
At this time of year a lot of emphasis is placed on being good. Elves on Shelves everywhere are watching our behavior and snitching to Santa, who is making up his all important list of those who have been naughty and those who have been nice.
12/05/18
Luther’s theology lets the believer in Christ dwell under the cerulean sky of God’s unchanging grace.
11/29/18
In the movie, Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, Jedi Master Yoda recounts the ancient Jedi teaching before a fearful Anakin, “Fear is the path to the dark side.
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