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Aug 1, 2017

Why Christian History Doesn't Use Footnotes

Answering an oft-asked question
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Jul 27, 2017

The danger of everything going well

Men are undoubtedly more in danger from prosperity than from adversity.—John Calvin

prosperity • success • John Calvin
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Jul 20, 2017

Rulers of Christ's kingdom or sheep among wolves?

The kingdom of Christ in your realm—Martin Bucer

True believing Christians are sheep among wolves—Conrad Grebel

Conrad Grebel • Martin Bucer • church and state
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Jul 13, 2017

can we be too conscientious?

We are conquered if we try too conscientiously not to sin at all.—Martin Luther

conscience • sin • Martin Luther
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Jul 6, 2017

As the prince is so also is the kingdom

“The Scriptures teach that there are two opposing princes and two opposing kingdoms: the one is the Prince of peace; the other the prince of strife.”—Menno Simons

peace • war • conscientious objectors
2017-07-04-chainlink
Jul 1, 2017

Let Freedom Ring

Today is the Fourth of July, and I'm remembering a moment two years ago when I stood outside a prison door, realizing how freedom can catch hold of people in rancorous places. But I had to get up close before that realization hit home.

prisoners • United States History
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Jun 29, 2017

Crank It Up!

“I have no use for cranks who despise music, because it is a gift of God. Next after theology, I give to music the highest place and the greatest honor.”—Martin Luther.
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Jun 22, 2017

The Drunk Peasant

“Human nature is like a drunk peasant. Lift him into the saddle on one side, over he topples on the other side.”—Martin Luther.

Martin Luther • human nature • Reformation
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Jun 15, 2017

Polarizing viewpoints

“Farewell to those who want an entirely pure and purified church. This is plainly wanting no church at all.”—Martin Luther “[T]he church which is outwardly without spot and blemish”—Menno Simons, Why I do not Cease Teaching and Writing
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Jun 8, 2017

The price of knowledge

“When I get a little money I buy books; and if any is left, I buy food and clothes.”—Erasmus (in Peter’s Quotations)

scholarship • Erasmus
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