A confessional Lutheran synod
As Christians, we confess our faith when we state publicly what we believe. Early Christians confessed their faith boldly in the face of fierce opposition and even persecution. After Jesus’…
So much more
October is the time for us to recall how God worked through Martin Luther to restore the truth and beauty of the gospel at a time when it had become…
Visualizing the truths of Scripture
Martin Luther’s personal seal shares important biblical truths. What does your online presence testify about your faith? The celebration of the Reformation in October is a good time to remember…
By faith
Our lives don't depend on the great things we do. Our lives depend on Jesus. “By faith.” Those are some of the simplest words to say but the hardest words…
Alone time
No matter how much of a social animal you are, no matter how much you love to spend time with friends and family, everyone needs some alone time once in…
Growing in grace and knowledge
True or false? On Oct. 30, 1517, Martin Luther went to sleep with the overall faith of a Roman Catholic and woke up on Oct. 31, 1517, with the overall…
A change of heart
Every day in a believer’s life is to be a reformation—a day for repentance. I did a search on the word reform in the Bible. I was surprised that four…
Johannes Bugenhagen: Lessons from Luther’s pastor
This leader in the 16th-century Lutheran Reformation has much to teach us today. The celebrations that began on Oct. 31, 2017, seem to be fading. That date marked five centuries…
Q&A: Do parts of the Bible teach works righteousness?
The Reformation cry is grace alone, but don’t some Bible passages seem to say that Jesus will look at our good works instead? When Jesus comes again on the Last…