1. For Freedom Christ Has Set Us Free

    book
    11/30/23
    8 mins
    read
    By Wade Johnston
    An Analysis of Galatians 5:1-6
    For Freedom Christ Has Set Us Free

  2. The Necessity of Human Forgivness

    book
    11/20/23
    18 mins
    read
    By Amy Mantravadi
    Amy Mantravadi asks if we should forgive others even if they are not repentant
    The Necessity of Human Forgivness

  3. Post-Absolution Temptations

    book
    11/15/23
    17 mins
    read
    By Bob Hiller
    In this piece Bob Hiller follows C.S. Lewis’ lead from Screwtape Letters and offers a sequel of his own.
    Post-Absolution Temptations

  4. The Fragrance of Redemption: The Proust Effect

    book
    11/10/23
    17 mins
    read
    By Bruce Hillman
    Scent plays an important role in our memories and the story of Scripture
    The Fragrance of Redemption: The Proust Effect

  5. One-Kingdom Theology

    book
    11/08/23
    13 mins
    read
    By John W. Hoyum
    Curious about what Lutherans mean by “Two Kingdom”? In this short piece John Hoyum sums up the doctrine and some of its potential consequences.
    One-Kingdom Theology

  6. Absolved!

    book
    11/03/23
    18 mins
    read
    By Zack James Cole
    Confession and absolution offer more than assurance, they gift real and genuine Divine promises.
    Absolved!

  7. The Parishioner, the Policeman, and the Social Situation

    book
    11/02/23
    19 mins
    read
    By Delwyn Campbell
    Delwyn Campbell wrestles with a situation that demands love and justice
    The Parishioner, the Policeman, and the Social Situation

  8. All Saints Day

    book
    11/01/23
    11 mins
    read
    By Steven Paulson
    Steven Paulson shares the meaning (and grace) found in All Saints Day
    All Saints Day

  9. The Stinging Lessons of Matthew 22

    book
    10/30/23
    33 mins
    read
    By John Bombaro
    Matthew 22 sees Jesus address Jewish legal debates. In the process, he makes disticntions between the Law and Gospel.
    The Stinging Lessons of Matthew 22

  10. When You're Attacked By The "What If's"

    book
    10/13/23
    18 mins
    read
    By Erick Sorensen
    Finding rest in God when the “what ifs”come calling
    When You're Attacked By The

  11. What Sort of Preacher Do You Want?

    book
    10/10/23
    13 mins
    read
    By Bob Hiller
    As much as we want the glory, riches, and knowledge of Dantes, what we need is Jean Valjean's candlesticks.
    What Sort of Preacher Do You Want?

  12. The Small Catechism was not created for Confirmation Class

    book
    09/26/23
    11 mins
    read
    By Nicholas Hopman
    Luther actually expected the Catechism to be taught in the home.
    The Small Catechism was not created for Confirmation Class
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