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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
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.
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
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
Jun 1, 2017

Jesus Prays for You!

“To make intercessions for men is the most powerful and practical way in which we can express our love for them.”—John Calvin

John Calvin • intercession
May 25, 2017

The Ones Who Really Deserve Your Thanks

“War is sweet to those who have not experienced it.” ― Quoted by Erasmus in his Adages

Memorial Day • war • Veterans
May 18, 2017

Break forth in song

“God is glad when the craftsman at his bench, the maid at the sink, the farmer at the plough, the dresser at the vines, the mother at the cradle break forth in hymns of prayer, praise and instruction.”—Katharina Schutz Zell

singing • hymns
May 15, 2017

Check out this exhibit on the 95 Theses!

An exhibit on Martin Luther at Emory University

refor • Reformation • 95 theses
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May 11, 2017

Katie Luther clings to Christ

“I will cling to my Lord Christ as a burr on a coat.”—Last reported words of Katie Luther in 1552

faith • Katharine von Bora • Katherine Luther
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