"What a living, creative, active powerful thing is faith!" - Martin Luther
Favorite Quotes – Martin Luther
A Nonet of Grace
A Nonet of Grace
Out of the Depths I Cry to You by Martin Luther
As part of my ongoing series of "Poems, Prayers, Psalms, and Promises," here is a hymn written by Martin Luther which is a wonderful poem to reflect on for Ash Wednesday.
What Does It Mean to Hallow God’s Name?
Jesus teaches us in the Lord's Prayer to hallow God's name. Here is a reflection on what that means for us as his followers.
Our Greatest Comfort: My Sermon on the Baptism of Our Lord
Martin Luther once said that "there is on earth no greater comfort than Baptism." What did he mean by that? Here is my answer to that question, using the baptism of Jesus as my guide.
Favorite Quotes – Martin Luther
There is on earth no greater comfort than Baptism.Martin Luther This is one of my favorite quotes from Martin Luther, and seems appropriate to share this week as we get ready to celebrate the Baptism of Our Lord in our worship services this Sunday. This quote is both reassuring to me and challenging to me.…
Martin Luther on the Meaning of Christmas
"Do not make Mary of stone," Martin Luther said to his congregation in a famous Christmas sermon. Here is a portion of that inspiring sermon.
The Whole, Healed, Put-Together Life: My Sermon on Romans 6:12-23
Jesus has freed us from sin so that we can live the life we were always meant to live, the "whole, healed, put-together life." Here is my sermon on Romans 6:12-23.
How Can We Recognize Jesus (When We Can’t “Break Bread” Together)?
The disciples on the road to Emmaus later reported how Jesus "had been made known to them in the breaking of the bread." How is Jesus made known to us when we can't break bread together?
Wednesday’s Poem, Prayer, Psalm, and Promise
Here are the prayers for Wednesday morning, from my booklet of weekly prayers, "Poems, Prayers, Psalms, and Promises."
My Pastoral Ponderings 