On July 1, 1523, two Augustinian friars named Hendrik Vos and Johann van den Esschen were burned at the stake in Brussels, Belgium under...

Pentecost Sunday was last weekend. Two millennia ago on Pentecost, the Holy Spirit was poured out on the disciples in Jerusalem. They...

We usually say the word "Amen" at the end of our prayers. But what does this word mean? It is a Hebrew word that means, "This is most...

From late 1528 through early 1529, Martin Luther went on a series of official visits to Christian congregations throughout the German...

Last year, on Wednesday nights during Lent, we focused on the Ten Commandments.  The Commandments are the Law.  They were given by God...

Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lent, always occurs exactly 46 days before Easter. This year, it is earlier than usual, on...

As I write this, 2024 is just over a week away.  At this time of year, many of us participate in the tradition of making New Year’s...

Philip Melanchthon was a friend and co-worker of Martin Luther’s. In 1530, when Lutheran leaders were called before the Holy Roman...

In his second letter to Timothy, St. Paul writes, “I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois...

“Listen to me, you who pursue righteousness, you who seek the LORD” Isaiah 51:1 We sinners are always pursuing a righteousness that we...