For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. Hebrews 4:15 As a parent, I always want my kids to ‘not fail’ in the places in life where I failedContinue reading “Midweek Meds | Kids, Failure, & The Grace of God”
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Midweek Meds | What’s In a Name?
A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold. Proverbs 22:1 This verse is not ultimately about making sure you maintain a decent reputation by setting a good moral example and living in a godly manner…though such a lifestyle can in fact benefit your neighbor whenContinue reading “Midweek Meds | What’s In a Name?”
Monday Morning Devotion | Wine, Grace, & The Kingdom of God…
Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters;and you who have no money, come, buy and eat!Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost… Isaiah 55:1 I noticed an ad for wine in which the stream of liquor effortlessly and elegantly flowed into a wine glass… It was posted near the liquor section at myContinue reading “Monday Morning Devotion | Wine, Grace, & The Kingdom of God…”
Midweek Meds | Proverbs 24:10
If you faint in the day of adversity, your strength is small. Proverbs 24:10 This Proverb has rarely been a comfort to me as it typically reminds me of how poorly I tend to handle adversity in my life. Like many of the Proverbs, today’s passage serves to highlight just how far we fall shortContinue reading “Midweek Meds | Proverbs 24:10”
Luther, Lockdown, Law & Gospel | Galatians 4:8-9
Feeling burden during all this quarantine, lockdown, and pandemic malaise? Here’s some Martin Luther to provide some much needed relief after a crushing week. Our burdens are many…God’s grace is sufficient. Enjoy your end-of-week dose of Luther’s Commentary on Galatians…
Luther, Lockdown, Law, & Gospel | Galatians 4:4-5
Could you use some relief from a long week? We continue our series ‘Luther, Lockdown, Law, & Gospel’ as we mine Martin Luther’s Commentary on Galatians. Enjoy some relief as we carefully distinguish Law from Gospel. May this series continue to refresh and nourish your soul…
Luther, Lockdown, Law & Gospel | Galatians 3:12
Paul undertakes to explain the difference between the righteousness of the Law and the righteousness of faith. The righteousness of the Law is the fulfillment of the Law according to the passage: “The man that doeth them shall live in them.” The righteousness of faith is to believe the Gospel according to the passage: “TheContinue reading “Luther, Lockdown, Law & Gospel | Galatians 3:12”
Luther, Lockdown, Law & Gospel | Galatians 3:10
Civil laws and ordinances have their place and purpose. Let every government enact the best possible laws. But civil righteousness will never deliver a person from the condemnation of God’s Law. I have good reason for calling your attention to this. People easily mistake civil righteousness for spiritual righteousness. In civil life we must, ofContinue reading “Luther, Lockdown, Law & Gospel | Galatians 3:10”
Luther, Lockdown, Law & Gospel | Galatians 3:2
Right here we have one more difference between the Law and the Gospel. The Law does not bring on the Holy Ghost. The Gospel, however, brings on the gift of the Holy Ghost, because it is the nature of the Gospel to convey good gifts. The Law and the Gospel are contrary ideas. They haveContinue reading “Luther, Lockdown, Law & Gospel | Galatians 3:2”
Luther, Lockdown, Law, & Gospel | Galatians 2:13
It is marvelous how God preserved the Church by one single person. Paul alone stood up for the truth, for Barnabas, his companion, was lost to him, and Peter was against him. Sometimes one lone person can do more in a conference than the whole assembly. I mention this to urge all to learn howContinue reading “Luther, Lockdown, Law, & Gospel | Galatians 2:13”
Law, Grace, & Daily Living 