Gospel-Centered Resources for the Hurting
In John Doberstein’s The Minister’s Prayerbook, he discusses Martin Luther’s understanding of the development of a theologian. Luther believed that the “right way to study theology” […]
The three rules of theology Read More »
Oswald Bayer wrote a fine book titled Martin Luther’s Theology: A Contemporary Interpretation. In this book he summarizes Luther’s thinking on what makes
What makes a theologian Read More »
Be a bullet-dodger and a soul-keeper. Sign up for my retreat today. (Airmen & Families)
Be a Bullet-dodger Read More »
“If your desire is to support a fellow human in grief, you must create a ‘safe place’ for people to embrace their
Walking with people in grief Read More »
Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a theologian positioned in a challenging historical situation. As a Christ-follower, pastor and professor he wrestled with the dynamic of
Contaminated By Responsible Action Read More »
In the previous posts on joy we looked at the Triune God as the true source of all joy and the biblical
Locating Joy: Fellowship with the Triune God Read More »
The Trinity is the source of all joy, it follows that nearness to him correlates to our experience of joy. If you
Locating Joy: The Presence of God Read More »
Joy in this world must always be explored against the backdrop of sorrow. In 2 Corinthians 6:10, Paul describes the Christian journey
Locating Joy: The Triune God Read More »
There is nothing more intentional than the cross. It was the Triune design mapped before the foundation of the world (Acts 2:23, 4:27-28, 2 Tim
The Intention of the Cross in 1 Peter Read More »
Gospel witness is privilege and imperative. Called to proclaim the excellencies of him who called us from darkness to light we are
Speaking the Gospel with Gentleness & Respect Read More »
You’re empowered to go farther and stand longer. Stop breaking, start bending.
Identity: I am Empowered Read More »
It has been said that the ground is level at the foot of the cross. Calvary is the great equalizer. It is
Justification and Equal Footing Read More »
We have a lot to learn from angels. They are a model of loyalty, service, reverence, worship, holy curiosity and strength. We
Learning from sinful angels Read More »
It turns out our primal fears were correct: there is a monster living under the bed, and he’s worse than we imagined.
Identity: I am Hated Read More »
Assurance comes from turning our eyes away from our strength, our faithfulness and our obedience. Assurance happens to us as we focus
Kept by the Trinity Read More »
“Post Tenebras Lux.” This is the Latin phrase that became the motto of the Protestant Reformation. It literally reads, “After darkness, light.”
After Darkness, Light Read More »
Until you know who you are, you’ll never have peace about what to do.
Identity: I am Loved Read More »
If there is one thing that should strike fear in a heart it is the certainty of divine judgment and the potential
The Remedy for Fear Read More »
The gospel is the good news of a fierce Warrior King who fights our battles for us.
Jesus the Warfighter Read More »
This poem is about Jesus as the Lion and the Lamb. He ferociously goes to the cross to sacrifice himself for us.
The Lion and the Lamb Read More »
Oswald Bayer in his book Living By Faith: Justification and Sanctification says something strikingly true about the human race. “The world of the court
The Pervasive Problem of Self-Justification Read More »
Give us Men! Men-from every rank, Fresh and free and frank; Men of thought and reading, Men of light and leading, Men
Have a question about our trip to Israel?
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