1. God comes to us through the flesh and blood and spirit of Christ precisely where he promised to be manifest to us and for us.
  2. I’ve experienced firsthand the promise that God never leaves a congregation empty-handed.
  3. A pastor is sent to proclaim the unconditional grace of God, reminding us again and again that it is our Heavenly Father who reaches out to us in love through his Christ-won forgiveness, and not the other way around.
  4. Chains may have restricted Paul, but nothing can restrict the gospel.
  5. If Jesus did not rise, then religion is just religion — a mere anthropological phenomenon.
  6. It was meant to be Karlstadt’s moment to shine, but all anyone remembered was Luther.
  7. While we wait in tribulation for our white robes (or pants) to be washed in the blood of the Lamb, we confess to one another our seen and unseen stains.
  8. As Luther said, “Our Lord has written the promise of the resurrection not in books alone, but in every leaf of spring.”
  9. Christ Jesus brings his word and presence to where you are and he is even willing to do so through the likes of your personally present pastor.
  10. Church historians attempt to determine why Melanchthon made those controversial decisions.
  11. God's faithfulness is constant and consistent. It knows no season. His love for us doesn't fade with the summer sun.