The Lutheran Reformation, which started more than 500 years ago, was not solely about returning Christendom to its original biblical teaching. It was also about re-engaging the Church in God’s mission. … More The Eternal Gospel

How should we respond when at risk for being “entangled” in our words? … More Preventing Verbal Entanglements

If Paul was so convinced he was saved by God’s grace through faith in Christ, why was he exerting such energy for the faith? … More Flowing from Grace

Why does God use grace to motivate us to holy living? … More Motivation for the Christian Life

Serving as a parish pastor, I don’t think there was a parable more difficult for our youth to comprehend. Yet it was vitally important that they learn the Laborers in the Vineyard. … More Gratitude for Unfairness

But what about those times when we don’t want to forgive those who sin against us? When we’ve become exhausted from forgiving. When we’re too hurt to forgive. … More Forgiven and Forgiving

What served as a rebuke to Peter can function as a reminder for us.  … More Rebuke and Reminder

How should Peter respond to losing credit for his testimony? Should he feel hurt? Should Peter feel disappointed?  … More Credit for Confession