Posts from October 2019
Protestants Protesting
Did you? Could you? Would you be so frustrated, so passionate for change that you’d attend a massive rally; maybe shouting with a sign in your hand? People from around the world are protesting things like climate change, injustice, tyranny, unfairness, etc. Contrast that passion and energy with this classic “Lutheran” joke… Q: How many Lutherans does it take to change a light bulb? A: Change!? In general us Lutherans – the original Protestants/protesters – are better known today for…
Put God First
It sounds simple enough, “Put God First.” It seems reasonable enough, “Put God First.” It’s the first of the commandments, “You will have no other gods besides me.” (Exodus 20) Luther’s explanation of the first commandment is short, sweet and to the point enough, “…fear, love and trust in God above all things.” Yet…yet..it’s likely the spiritual principle violated most often (habitually?). It is the commandment most denied and misunderstood despite simple yet profound explanation! This is why we so…