Rev. Lowery's Racist Benediction...So Much for Reconciliation...
On a day when many of my conservative and/or libertarian persuasion are deriding President Obama's inauguration as something nearing the end of the country as we know it, I have been much less pessimistic but still anxiously awaiting what the future will hold for our great nation under a new administration. Indeed, our new . . .
Book Review: House of Dark Shadows by Robert Liparulo
House of Dark Shadows is the first of three (currently) thrillers in the Dreamhouse Kings series by Robert Liparulo. Aimed at the tween crowd, this book is a fast-paced page-turner that will not fail to disappoint either the teen or even adult reader. There are plenty of reviews at online booksellers, the publisher's website, . . .
Luther on Hard Sayings of Scripture
When it comes to God's Word and how God deals with us, we shouldn't worry whether or not it makes sense. If you want to be a Christian and understand the teachings of the Christian faith, you shouldn't judge the Christian doctrines with your mind to find out whether or not they sound correct. In stead, you should . . .
Luther on Pouring Our Sins on Christ
One of the greatest struggles in the Christian life is that against the torment and accusation of sin. Those without a well-developed understanding of the great horrors of sin are sometimes free from this burden, but others can be tormented by their sins to the point of despair. I admit, I tend to gravitate toward despair...and . . .
Why Do We Need Ongoing Forgiveness?
Over at Chaos and Old Night, Fraiser has a great post asking and answering the question, "Why do we need ongoing forgiveness?" As another refugee from Evangelicalism, he eloquently points out the flaws in much of the contemporary Christian thinking about the necessity of confession and demonstrates the grace of God in action . . .
Thoughts on the Feast of Epiphany
Today is the celebration of the Feast of Epiphany in the Western Church, that day when the Magi from the East (aka. 'wise men') are to have finally found the infant Jesus. Writing on the events surrounding the journey and visit of the Magi, C.F.W. Walther writes:
God chose to lead the Wise Men to Bethlehem, not . . .
Still More Luther on Prayer
For the Christian, prayer is part of what we are. It should be more than second nature, it should be first nature...and yet, for many of us, we struggle throughout our lives trying to develop our "prayer life" to the point of our own satisfaction. Many times, especially in times of backsliding, we often hesitate to pray, . . .
