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Russell Moore answers the question, “Is My Music Warping My Child?” Two points he makes, and one reaction of my own — Lyrics are influential — they shape the way we think about the issues of life, so liberty cannot be applied indiscriminately to music choices. Music becomes a parent’s opportunity to be intentional about […]

Here I Stand

Here is something to help you prepare for Reformation Sunday this week — one of the great affirmations of commitment to the gospel, Martin Luther’s “Here I Stand” statement, read by Max McLean. (and it’s free until Monday, 11/1).

Martin Luther: In His Own Words

For a short time, Christian Audio is offering the work, Martin Luther: In His Own Words for free. Just go to the page and add it to your shopping cart. This would be a good reference to consider this week as we remember the work of God in Luther’s life on the 493rd anniversary of […]

On reading your Bible this year

Here is an encouragement to not only read the Bible this year, but also a motivation for reading the Bible — because it is worth knowing more than any other book or truth — For some years now I have read through the Bible twice every year. If you picture the Bible to be a […]

Today’s Quote – Scripture (Luther)

Martin Luther: It is a sin and shame not to know our own book or to understand the speech and words of our God; it is a still greater sin and loss that we do not study languages, especially in these days when God is offering and giving us men and books and every facility […]

Visit to Wittenberg

Yesterday we traveled to Wittenberg. It was an extra day built into the schedule to allow us to acclimate to the time change associated with traveling across the ocean before starting to teach today. I have to confess, that the anticipation of going to Wittenberg was a big attraction of this trip for me. It […]

Today’s Quote – Reconciliation (Luther)

Martin Luther, quoted in John Stott’s The Cross of Christ: Learn to know Christ and him crucified. Learn to sing to him and say, “Lord Jesus, you are my righteousness and I am your sin. You took on you what was mine; yet set on me what was yours. You became what you were not, […]

Today’s Quote – Bible reading (Luther)

Martin Luther, For some years now I have read through the Bible twice every year. If you picture the Bible to be a mighty tree and every word a little branch, I have shaken every one of these branches because I wanted to know what it was and what it meant.