Here’s my favorite books on, by or about Martin Luther and the Reformation that began on October 31, 1517 (note: in no particular order): – Here I Stand by Roland Bainton – Table Talk by Martin Luther – The Heroic Boldness of Martin Luther by Steven Lawson – Theology of the Reformers … Read More
Fun Facts on Martin Luther’s Impact on Western Civilization
In celebration of this month’s 505th anniversary of the Reformation, I’d like to share some fun facts about Martin Luther. In his life, Martin Luther: Wrote several influential books that explained his teachings on important doctrines. His works, translated into English, have filled 75 volumes thus far. Married Katharina Von Bora, one of a group of nuns that Luther had … Read More
Righteous Leadership Brings Stability
“A just king gives stability to his nation, but one who demands bribes destroys it.” – Proverbs 29:4 (NLT)
Martin Luther on Prayer
“Grant that I may not pray alone with the mouth; help me that I may pray from the depths of my heart.” – Martin Luther (November 10, 1483 – February 18, 1546) The Great Reformer
Martin Luther’s Reformation Isn’t Over
October 31 this year will mark the 505th anniversary of the start of the Reformation. On this date in 1517, a young German, Augustinian monk named Martin Luther nailed the 95 Theses to the Castle church door in Wittenberg. This document challenged the Catholic Church’s corrupt practice of selling “indulgences” to absolve sin. So why does this still matter today? … Read More
Leaders Are Not Afraid
“Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.” –Isaiah 41:10 (NLT)
John Wesley on Our Soul Priority
“You have one business on earth – to save souls.” – John Wesley (June 28, 1703 – March 2, 1791) John Wesley was an English cleric, theologian, and evangelist who was a leader of a revival movement within the Church of England known as Methodism. The societies he founded became the dominant form of the independent Methodist movement that continues … Read More
Don’t Waste Energy Worrying: How to Fight One Day at a Time
Matthew 6:34 states, “Don’t worry about tomorrow, because tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” In this verse, Jesus encourages His followers not to worry about the future. He says, “Each day has enough trouble of its own.” In other words, you can fight against stress and frustrations only one day at a time. … Read More
How to Defeat Bitterness with Humility and God’s Strength
During one of the most emotionally difficult periods of my life, I (Nelson) was facing some circumstances that had me completely on the defensive. I felt as if I was being attacked from all sides and wanted nothing more than to give up and run. During that time, God kept bringing this passage to my mind: In my distress I … Read More
Leaders Raise Up Others
“Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves.” — Philippians 2:3 (NLT)