God leads us to green pastures. He comforts us with his grace in our darkest valleys.
Christian spirituality is not a flight from the world, but a deep dive into its brokenness.
At the end of the day, what do you want to be known for? Your opinions, or your Savior?

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This is an excerpt from Chapter 6 of Clothed with Christ written by Brian W. Thomas (1517 Publishing, 2024). Now available!
This is an excerpt from Chapter 4 of Clothed with Christ written byBrian W. Thomas (1517 Publishing, 2024). Now available for preorder.
What a small thing in the big picture to give his head for the Head of the Church who would give his life for John and all sinners.
It is the story of a God who is not distant, not indifferent, not doing anything in half-measures, but who is here, now.
As both law and gospel are proclaimed, judgment and deliverance are miraculously pronounced over the hearer.
What the gospel does is take people who were enemies of God and transform them into lovers of God
Free speech isn't dead yet, and when it comes to the proclamation of the gospel, it never will be.
Symbols throw together a physical artifact we can see, hear, touch, taste, and/or smell, with a truth beyond the tangible.
God can never really be said to be ignoring us, even if our experience with God at any given moment is that he is.
The point of Revelation is to reveal consolation in Jesus, not to revel in chaos and confusion.
Despite the fact that this could sound strange to modern ears, Luther has an important reason for saying what he does about the Commandments.
When the historical importance of revivalism is understood, one can appreciate that the question, “Could America experience another revival?” is also a question about the fate of Christianity in America.