1. History is the painful realization that we aren’t the ones who can save the world but, rather, we’re the ones who get saved.
  2. In the place of God, Marx sets the material, autonomous, self-creating man.
  3. The worship service is less like servants entering the throne room to wait on the king’s needs and more like a father joining his family around the dining room table.
  4. Because of Jesus, God always hears our prayers, and he always responds to them in love–regardless of the quality or quantity of the one speaking them.
  5. FLAME uses Scripture and church history to argue that baptism is a gospel gift, not our work.
  6. 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.
  7. God has a plan for this world that he put into place from eternity, a plan that is carried out in Jesus Christ and promises unimaginably great blessings for believers.
  8. The relationship between faith and prayer or belief and worship is mutual. Faith produces prayer and prayer expresses faith.
  9. A few of our staff members have shared what they are looking forward to reading in the coming months below. If you’re looking for titles to fill your own summer reading list, we hope this list is a helpful resource.
  10. Your loving Lord is not oblivious to your pain and sadness.
  11. Just as the disciples on the road to Emmaus recognized Jesus in the breaking of the bread, so we, through the working of the Holy Spirit, recognize our Lord in the Word and Sacraments.
  12. 1517 would not exist without the leadership, friendship, and faithfulness of Pastor Ron Hodel.