1. A Christian story untethered from the reality of Christ and his mercy toward sinners becomes a mere fable, while a sermon disconnected from the hearts of its listeners remains a hollow oratory.
  2. Don’t get in the habit (or, if you already do it, get out of the habit) of saying, “I could never talk about these things the way my pastor does.”
  3. The more I got to know Dr. Rosenbladt, the more I saw that he wasn’t a man divided.
  4. He was rooted in his own tradition but gracious with others when they wanted to learn about his faith or their own.
  5. Anyone could tell he enjoyed teaching theology and loved his students.
  6. In a world—and even a church—full of distractions, thank God for Rod Rosenbladt. He pointed us to Jesus and Jesus alone.
  7. Even at Lewis’ graveside, Havard was a faithful friend, and a friend full of faith in Christ, confessing his hope in the resurrection.
  8. What greater legacy could you claim than that of Mark? Listen to the Word. Learn from Jesus.
  9. Rejoice with Mary as she would rejoice with you. Be blessed, like her, with humility from God, so that you may serve joyfully and willingly wherever and in whatever role God has placed you.
  10. The good news is that with our God there is always more: more than we deserve, dare, ask, or expect, more than we can see, hear, feel, or think.
  11. The reason that God’s commandments are not burdensome is that Jesus has fulfilled them.