Securely in God’s hands
The bondage of the will, a topic Martin Luther defended 500 years ago, reminds us that our salvation rests not in our bound will but in Christ’s finished work. Let’s…
What if it’s true . . . that you are a sinner
I’ve always heard people say, “All sin is the same.” That phrase has often given me pause, not because I disagreed with it but because my eyes told a different…
Changing hearts
For 35 years, I have traveled throughout North America giving presentations and Bible classes on life issues. Invariably, attendees try to pin me down on political issues. I always respond,…
What it means to be truly Lutheran: Original sin
“There’s a little bit of good in everyone.” “Such a cute baby . . . so innocent.” “Everyone’s got the choice to be good or bad. We just have to…