Today, we remember Martin Luther, pastor, professor, reformer - a man God used to bring His Church back to the heart of the Gospel: that we are saved by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. The thing about Luther is, he didn’t set out to start a movement. He wasn’t looking to divide … Continue reading Commemoration of Martin Luther, Doctor and Confessor
Saints
Some Reflections on Saint Nicholas Day
Today is one of my favorite Feast Days in the Church calendar: Saint Nicholas Day. It’s a day when we look to the legacy of a man whose life should inspire us to reflect on the call to live as witnesses for Christ as we remember that faith isn’t simply about what we believe. It’s … Continue reading Some Reflections on Saint Nicholas Day
Music Monday: Behold a Host Arrayed in White
Beloved in the Lord, we don’t often consider Lutheran hymnody, because it’s often overshadowed by the beautiful and rich hymnody of other streams of traditions. When you consider some of the great Anglican hymns or the diverse work of John and Charles Wesley, it’s not terribly surprising. There are some incredibly powerful hymns in our … Continue reading Music Monday: Behold a Host Arrayed in White