What is spiritual reading, and what are some good books to be read in this way? Here is my reflection on that, and some suggested books.
My Favorite Books for Spiritual Reading (Apart from the Bible)
Is Baptism Really Necessary?
Is baptism really necessary? It is an ancient teaching of the church, but what does it really mean to say that baptism is necessary for salvation?
Why Read the Apocrypha?
The books of the Apocrypha are not considered Scripture by most Protestants, but Martin Luther still considered them to be "useful" and "good to read." In this post, I explore why that is the case.
Devotion for a New Year
What will this new year bring? And how will we navigate our way through it? Here is a brief devotion on this theme.
The Light that Brings Us Mercy and Peace
I have been blessed with the opportunity to contribute some devotions to a wonderful new devotional app, "Good Ground." Here is my devotion that was shared December 19th.
The Light that Dispels Our Fear
I have been blessed with the opportunity to contribute some devotions to a wonderful new devotional app, "Good Ground." Here is my devotion that was shared December 13th.
The True Light of Our World
I have been blessed with the opportunity to contribute some devotions to a wonderful new devotional app, "Good Ground." Here is my devotion that was shared last Sunday.
What’s So Special About Luke’s Gospel?
All four gospels are important to understanding the good news of Jesus, but what is special about Luke's Gospel? As we begin a church year that primarily features Luke, here is a brief overview of this gospel.
Giving Thanks in All Circumstances
Here are some thoughts on the spiritual practice of giving thanks in all circumstances, and why it is so important for us all.
The Two Words that Summarize Our Christian Faith
These two words "contain a summary of all of Christianity," according to Martin Luther, but why "grace" and "peace"? Here is my reflection on that question.
My Pastoral Ponderings 