I’m scanning through John Piper’s Brothers We Are Not Professionals.  I resonate deeply with some of what he writes, then disagree with other elements – I suppose that makes for an engaging read.  Anyway, here’s an “I resonateâ€� for us all to ponder in relation to preaching ministry: â€...

Glen points to this excellent article by Nathan Pitchford on reading the Old Testament Christianly. The literal reading is the Christocentric reading. yes! None of the Old Testament can be properly read unless it, as Luther said 'drives us towards Christ.' The point of the Old Testament is not inter...

Where do you turn in time of anxiety, fear, or uncertainty?  The world tends to turn to their accomplishments, their bank accounts, their talents, their vocations, their friends/family, their government, their (fill in the blank).  At face value, these sorts of things might seem to make sense unti...

Therefore my dear brother, learn Christ and him crucified. Learn to pray to him, and despairing of yourself say: "Thou Lord Jesus art my righteousness, but I am Thy sin. Thou hast taken upon Thyself what is mine, and has given to me what is thine. Thou hast taken upon Thyself what Thou wast not, and...

“Luther taught that every time you insist that I am a sinner, just so often do you call me to remember the benefit of Christ my Redeemer, upon whose shoulders, and not upon mine, lie all my sins. So, when you say that I am a sinner, you do not terrify, but comfort me immeasurably.� —Thomas Ode...

City Pages interviews Chad Weis.. “The Devil’s Workshop Sound Studio “5 Year Anniversary” celebration. Music begins at noon and ends at 2 AM. Over 30 bands are confirmed to perform with more to be confirmed. This event is sponsored by Schell’s Brewing Company and is ope...

The Holy Scriptures undeniably describe faith as the only thing necessary for salvation.  They also teach that good works cannot justify a person before God or contribute in the least toward the attainment of salvation.  The Old Testament says that Abram ‘believed the Lord, and He counted it...

Spirituality Column #120February 24, 2009Current in Carmel (IN) newspaperCurrent in Westfield (IN) newspaper Lent: Give Up or Give More? By Bob Walters Tomorrow – February 25 – is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. Thus begins a 46-day run-up to Easter, the celebration of Christ’s Resurrect...

I won't claim with this post to resolve any of the difficulties we have with the existence of suffering, but I thought I would share a few thoughts I came across about the place of suffering in the theology of the cross, as propounded by Luther. I think most Christians realize that the existence of ...

kreuz.net – Die Diözesanbischöfe sind die Schismatiker A bishop openly admits that he is closer to the Protestants than the church. The withdrawal of the Lefebvre excommunication -leads him to a dialogue - with the Jews. "I see no possibility of a rapprochement, because they do not want one." No...