1. The only way to change the current state of worship songwriting and production is to create something different.
  2. How can we be sure that we are getting a “solid spiritual diet” and not a “milky” one?
  3. Although Jesus bodily ascended and is hidden from our earthly eyes, he is not far off.
  4. The drama of Scripture is about God renaming us by bringing us into his image-bearing family once again. And it would take “a name above all names” to accomplish it.
  5. This is an excerpt from part two of “On Any Given Sunday: The Story of Christ in the Divine Service” by Mike Berg (1517 Publishing, 2023).
  6. Only by accurately and honestly reporting the views of those with whom we disagree can we then properly address and refute them. This is the approach Solberg has taken.
  7. Paul is writing as a man who has already lived a life of law-keeping while denying the resurrection.
  8. By mandating the promise, Christ states something stronger than just an invitation.
  9. Maundy Thursday is your big night. For the Passover Lamb is given for you, given to you.
  10. This is an excerpt from the prologue of “On Any Given Sunday: The Story of Christ in the Divine Service” by Mike Berg (1517 Publishing, 2023).
  11. It’s scary to share my struggle and to show that I have cracks because once I’ve shown my cards, I open myself up for judgment.
  12. This is an excerpt from the introduction of “Common Places in Christian Theology: A Curated Collection of Essays from Lutheran Quarterly,” edited by Mark Mattes (1517 Publishing, 2023).