“If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed” (John 8:36).
How do the words “The righteous shall live by his faith” go from a context of hope in hopelessness to the cornerstone declaration of the chief doctrine of the Christian faith?
As soon as people understand what crucifixion means, the cross becomes offensive.

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An introduction to Bo Giertz's, Romans: A Devotional Commentary
The little psychologist within us is often hard at work to pinpoint the origin of life’s problems.
There is something about high art forms that touches the soul.
Jesus is the great Houdini of the grave for us. And through His death, He gives us the Great Escape from death that leads to the great joy of the Resurrection.
His clarity and fearlessness made him a favorite interview subject for the press in both great and small questions.
Dual narratives are unfolding in our lives at every moment. There’s the story we’re writing, and the one penned by the Spirit.
Even now we sing as we live in His gifts, and await His second Advent—His second-coming.
Above all, Luther understood the importance of the Biblical narrative as the story of God’s love and man’s salvation revealed in Christ Crucified.
History was one of dad’s favorite subjects and he shared his knowledge with infectious enthusiasm.
As I came to read the Reformers, I found their words comforting. I started to hope again.
This book tells of my long and brutal journey. From married to divorced. From a seminary professor and pastor to a disgraced, bitter truck driver in the oil fields of Texas. From a man at war with God to a child redeemed by grace.
Papa was an incredibly stimulating man who was full of life and made life rich for those found in his path.