Category Archives: reformation
KNIGHT OF THE REFORMATION. . .
It was an age of awakening – of innovation and invention – of cultural highs in art and music. Research and science were at an all-time high in order to find solutions regarding the plagues of the time. People had … Continue reading
THE POWER OF A BOOK . . .
This post was written in 2016 and revised today for TBT. I wonder what the early Christian church was like, before the corruption of its tenets – before reason got involved – before faith took a back seat – before … Continue reading
CHANGING TIMES – STEADFAST GOD . . .
It was the Middle Ages – time when the Black Plague swept over most of Europe. It was also a time when women were ruling countries such as England and Scotland. The Protestant Reformation had raised eyebrows with the Catholic … Continue reading
HALLOWEEN IN ANOKA, MN . . .
Halloween is back in Anoka, MN, the Halloween Capitol of the World. There was a parade on Thursday for littles. It was a chance for kids to march down the main street, dress up in their favorite characters and collect … Continue reading
A REFORMATION LOVE STORY . . .
When we think about the Reformation of 1517 our thoughts turn to one of the most outspoken defenders of the Word of God – Martin Luther. The woman he would eventually marry had grown up in a convent from the … Continue reading
THE DAY AFTER HALLOWEEN
It had been an exhausting night. The man, Martin Luther had made his way up the steps to the door of the Wittenburg church. No doubt, anxiety was raging inside him. As he unrolled the scroll and lifted his hammer, … Continue reading
WHAT’S HAPPY ABOUT HALLOWEEN?
Ah, the joys of the season – the holiday celebrating the living dead – the ghosts that go bump in the night – the fear filled movies that are intended to scare you to an early grave – the spirits … Continue reading
REFORMATION THOUGHTS
At the time of the Protestant Reformation, the Renaissance was creating many new ideas, machines that would further progress and the questioning of the reigning church of the time, the Roman Catholic Church stood with many reigning kings in various … Continue reading
IS REFORM NECESSARY?
The Christian church is under attack today, just as it always has been. The Word of God is being challenged daily and rewritten for man’s advantage. When God inspired His human scribes to pen the words He wanted them to … Continue reading
RENAISSANCE MAN
The late Middle ages was a time of political intrigue and turmoil – much like the atmosphere today. Yet within this turmoil, a new world was slowly taking shape. For centuries, the common people were governed by the ruling class. … Continue reading
ALL SAINTS DAY & REFORMATION
In the time of the Renaissance, the Catholic Church observed November 1 as a day to honor the saints of the church, along with those who had died and hopefully pressed on to heaven. In case you had any doubt that … Continue reading
THE KINGDOM OURS REMAINETH
The Christian church is under attack, just as it always has been. The Word of God is challenged daily and rewritten for man’s advantage. When God inspired His human scribes to pen the words He wanted the world to know, … Continue reading
WHEN YOU CAN LONGER REMAIN QUIET
It was the time of the European Renaissance. King Henry VIII would distance himself from the Catholic church in order to divorce his first wife and marry his mistress. The church was in the throes of corruption and was selling … Continue reading
BRINGING IN THE SHEAVES
This most colorful season of the year in the north country, is a sign that it’s time to bring in the harvest – to gather up the fruits of the spring plantings – to enjoy the sustenance and ready ourselves … Continue reading
IS IT TIME FOR ANOTHER REFORMATION?
Originally posted by atimetoshare.me on 10/31/15 Throughout history the world has managed to corrupt everything that comes from God’s Word, the Bible. This distortion continues today when we hear how many churches have eliminated using the Law of God, because … Continue reading
MORE REFORMATION HUMOR
I can’t help myself. I get a kick out of these memes.
REFORM IS SOMETIMES NECESSARY
“At twenty a man is full of fight and hope. He wants to reform the world. When he is seventy he still wants to reform the world, but he know he can’t.” Rodney Dangerfield “To improve is to change; to … Continue reading
A LITTLE REFORMATION HUMOR
A Reformation meme from Pastor Lammi.St Paul Lutheran Church, Dog Leg Road, Dayton OH
A MIGHTY FORTRESS IS OUR GOD
The castles of old were built to keep out the enemy. The walls were high and enforced by even higher stone gates surrounding them – a bulwark that never failed. We fight a battle every day against the world, our flesh and … Continue reading
DATELINE, OCTOBER 30, 1517
Originally posted on atimetoshare.me 10-30-14 The man lay motionless in his bed, wondering if what he was about to do was even remotely logical. His mind had been plagued for years on thoughts of obtaining a place in heaven. He … Continue reading
