In 1977’s A New Hope, a well-known deleted scene depicts Luke Skywalker looking through a pair of telescopic binoculars while observing the battle between the Alliance and the galactic Empire as it unfolds across a celestial battlefield. There’s also a reference to that moment in the opening of The Last Jedi when a Resistance memberContinue reading “In Anticipation of ‘The Rise of Skywalker’…”
Category Archives: Commentary
Jesus Wants Your Dirty Laundry…
The other evening, I called my son who was sitting in the living room while I was in the kitchen. I presumed he was idly watching TV when I summoned him. I was calling to tell him to sort through the laundry basket to find his clothes for the next day – something I haveContinue reading “Jesus Wants Your Dirty Laundry…”
Luther, Lockdown, Law & Gospel | Galatians 5:23
The week winds down and we long for rest. Let us find relief in the words of Luther as we continue our series in which we reflect on the distinction between Law and Gospel as Martin Luther expounded in his classic lectures on Galatians. Happy Good Friday everyone.
Lockdown, Luther, Law & Gospel | Galatians 5:18
As the week winds down and we prepare for the weekend…and for Spring…let’s take refuge in the wise words of Martin Luther as we continue our weekly series, ‘Lockdown, Luther, Law & Gospel’.
Luther, Lockdown, Law & Gospel | Galatians 5:15
As we continue to make the most out of life under ‘lockdown’, let’s consider some wise words from Luther as we make our way through his classic lectures on Galatians. The troubles of the week have made us weary…may the wonders of God’s grace bring us relief…
Luther, Lockdown, Law & Gospel | Galatians 5:3-4
Ready for the weekend? I know I am! As we unload the tiresome burdens of another week…let’s soak in gospel goodness from our favorite 16th Century Reformer. Here’s your weekly installment of ‘Luther, Lockdown. Law & Gospel’. Enjoy!
Luther, Lockdown, Law & Gospel | Galatians 4:27
After a long week of busyness, stress, and frustration…take a break and here some good news from Martin Luther. We continue our weekly series, ‘Luther, Lockdown, Law and Gospel’ as a way of providing some much needed relief as we all attempt to navigate COVID, quarantine, and the interruption of our lives. Hope you find rest in this week’s excerpt…
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 4:3
The Law may restrain evil, but it does not deliver from sin…
When the Law exercises its higher function it accuses and condemns the conscience. All these effects of the Law cannot be called divine or heavenly. These effects are elements of the world…
Law, Grace, & Daily Living 