Tag Archives: reformation
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
THE LAST DAY OF OCTOBER
Today is the last day of October and a lot is going on. First of all, Paul and I managed to hobble to the polling place yesterday and cast our ballots early. So that scary thing has been crossed off … 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
GENDER BLENDER
I’m certain to get a reaction from my post today. It is not my intention to judge. I am a sinner, just like everyone else on this planet. Everyone I know, knows I believe in God. I trust everything in … Continue reading
FOR ALL THE SAINTS
William W. How (1823-1897) Was called both the “poor man’s bishop” and “the children’s bishop,” He was known for his work among the destitute in the London slums and among the factory workers in west Yorkshire. He wrote a number … 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
HALLOWEEN IN MY HOME TOWN
Since I live in the Halloween Capitol of the World, I’m required to celebrate this day. I’m not a believer in ghosts and goblins, even though the city of Anoka is known to have several of them residing within some … 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
GERMAN CHAMPION
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 … 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
CELEBRATING LUTHER OR CELEBRATING TRUTH
Within a few short weeks, the Lutheran church will celebrate the 500th anniversary of the nailing of the 95 Thesis on the church at Wittenburg, Germany and the beginning of the Protestant Reformation. My church is planning an outreach celebration … Continue reading
CHANGING THE WORLD
The Lutheran Reformation will soon be celebrating its 500th anniversary. Tonight PBS airs “MARTIN LUTHER: THE IDEA THAT CHANGED THE WORLD,” the story of the Protestant Reformation and the use of means at hand to change the world with its teachings. On October … 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
THE WORD WILL REMAIN
As a historical event, reformation isn’t anything new. Changes occur all the time, but the Lutheran reformation occurred at just the perfect time in history. With the invention of the Gutenberg printing press, mass production of the Bible could be placed in the hands … Continue reading
A LITTLE REFORMATION HUMOR
A Reformation meme from Pastor Lammi.St Paul Lutheran Church, Dog Leg Road, Dayton OH
SUCH A TIME AS THIS
A repost from 10/01/14 When Martin Luther stood up to the Catholic Church, his radical ideas were resisted by many as heresy. The Christian church had been corrupted, and many of the alterations to Scripture were made to fit the … Continue reading
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