The Suffering Away of Hell
The biggest point Luther makes about the descent is not that Jesus triumphed over hell idle and unaffected, but that Jesus defeated hell by suffering hell away.
Bible Stories Too Dangerous for Sunday Morning
Dangerous Bible stories show us a God who has no problem whatsoever using the muck and mire of our worst days to make his progress toward his good goal happen.
Imagine There was No Heaven or Hell... and more topics
Turns out the Christian Church's goal was also the pursuit of happiness! Ooops! Thanks Pandemic! Imagine, John Lennon writes a utopian song and buys a mansion in Miami. How did that happen? How do Christians and the Christian church often…
Life Together During a Quarantine
Bonhoeffer’s simple little book makes clear how privileged many of us are to enjoy the Communion of the Saints here on earth.
Reading Fairy Tales in a Pandemic
There is great value in reading fairy tales in a pandemic. There is freedom and joy to be found when we turn off the news, stop scrolling Facebook, and read. Above all, read, mark, learn and inwardly digest Christ’s holy Word. And while you’re at it, take some time to read a good fairytale too. You won’t be disappointed…