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I remember the days of old; I meditate on all Your works; I muse on the work of Your hands. (Psalm 143:5) How would you… Read More »Take Time to PONDER During Lent

It is hard to deny that our celebration of Epiphany has fallen on hard times. For most Christians, both the day itself (January 6th) and… Read More »Reconsidering Epiphany

Most of us have a regular routine we go through most mornings to start our day. We get up, take a shower, get dressed; and… Read More »Washed, Dressed and Ready for the Day

In the days of the Old Testament, there were no satellites, radar, Internet, or cell phones. People were dependent on one another to relay the… Read More »Watchmen On the Walls of Zion

COVER STORY – ALL SAINTS The celebration of All Saints Sunday has been largely abandoned by many Christian denominations. Because of a problem. A poll… Read More »The Problem of “Saints”

COVER STORY – REFORMATION

When we think of the Lutheran Reformation, we no doubt think of great men like Martin Luther, Philip Melanchthon, Johannes Bugenhagen, and others. They were all front and center in bringing back the glorious truths of “Scripture Alone,” especially our salvation by “Grace Alone,” through “Faith Alone.” However, the Reformation was not just about the grace of God, the Reformation itself was a wonderful act of His grace.

Mankind always has a propensity for turning away from God but has no power to turn back to Him. Psalm 81:11-12 says of the nation of Israel, “But My people would not heed My voice, and Israel would have none of Me. So I gave them over to their own stubborn hearts, to walk in their own counsels.” (ESV)Read More »Reformation—An Act of God’s Grace!