Post-Denominational Lutheranism
By John W. Hoyum
03/20/26
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Post-Denominational Lutheranism

One great thing about our post-denominational age is that it has opened up opportunities to make common cause with other Lutherans who, despite their differences and eccentricities, can agree on some of the most important things.
Getting Over your Pride
Ryan Couch
Ryan Couch
03/19/26

Getting Over your Pride

Pride builds identities that leave no room for grace.
Blessed Beggars
Heather Schulz
Heather Schulz
03/18/26

Blessed Beggars

We can willingly admit the fact that we're just like tax collectors and thieves.

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Kathy Morales
Kathy Morales
09/12/19

When Fear Knocks

Regardless of what our eyes, senses, and circumstances tell us, we belong to Christ, and He is with us.
Philip Bartelt
Philip Bartelt
09/12/19

A Look at 1 Peter 3: Baptism Now Saves You

When we read this chapter, we find that we are actually shaped by the word.
Jake Allstaedt
Jake Allstaedt
09/11/19

Running From Skeletons

I just can’t seem to get rid of my skeletons. Nothing I do seems to work. Running and hiding doesn’t get rid of them
Sam P. Schuldheisz
Sam P. Schuldheisz
09/11/19

The Great Storyteller

Every day, in everything we do and experience, we are busy hearing, seeing, and telling stories.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
09/10/19

Christianity Isn't Complicated

We don’t need to make forgiveness, life, and salvation a hard sell.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
09/09/19

The One Page of the Bible I'd Like to Rip Out

Far too many Christians read the Bible as if a dam has been built between the waters of the Old Testament and the New Testament.
Jordan Spina
Jordan Spina
09/09/19

Faith Alone: Death Itself Will Be Undone

I had been taught and believed in a God who is love, but as I walked outside that night I did not see him. I saw the stars and I felt their indifference.
Craig Donofrio
Craig Donofrio
09/06/19

For You: An Answer to Anxiety

Jesus Christ has finished his work of delivering you from the consequences of your sins and the brokenness of this fallen world.
Kyle G. Jones
Kyle G. Jones
09/05/19

A Look at 1 Peter 2: That We May Be His Own

He calls us to suffer as Christ suffered. That is, we are to suffer in service to our neighbor even if they caused the injustice.
Dominick Santore
Dominick Santore
09/05/19

Finding Satisfaction in Desolate Places

I wish I was better at seeing the bigger picture. Or maybe, I wish I was simply better at seeing the larger scope of its beauty.
Michael Berg
Michael Berg
09/04/19

Whatever is Excellent

What is supposed to be given by Christ through us for neighbor is used up by us, twisted for our righteous gain.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
09/03/19

Life Is What Jesus Makes of it

Rather than validate our selfish, self-serving choices, he justifies us by giving us new life and baptizing us into his death and resurrection.
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