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“I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.” — Philippians 4:12-13 (NLT)

“I have held many things in my hands, and I have lost them all; but whatever I have placed in God’s hands, that I still possess.” – Martin Luther, German professor of theology, composer, priest, monk, and a seminal figure in the Protestant Reformation November 10, 1483 – February 18, 1546

There’s a lot of great movies and documentaries about Martin Luther and the Reformation. Here are my top picks, best enjoyed with a tub of popcorn 🙂   This Changed Everything Click here to access this video Martin Luther PBS: The Idea that Changed the World Click here to access this video Martin Luther (1953 Movie) Click here to access … Read More

Here are 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 … Read More

On this day in history 501 years ago, Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the Wittenburg Church door. This act of defiance against the Roman Catholic church officially marks the start of the Protestant Reformation. In celebration of Luther’s act, let’s look at a guest post from Will Graham for EvangelicalFocus. Let me start today by asking a question. Have … Read More

Today’s guest post comes to us from Timothy J. Wengert for LivingLutheran.com. As we commemorate the 501st anniversary of the Reformation, we’ll revisit Living Lutheran’s series on 50 Reformation things you may not know about Martin Luther. This list is not meant as an all-encompassing compendium of everything essential to the Reformation and its theology, but rather as a glimpse … Read More

Today’s post comes with a prayerful heart as longtime coaching alumni church Northstar grapples with the effects of Hurricane Michael in all three of their locations near Panama City, Florida. Northstar is currently on the front lines of helping people and providing needed food, water and supplies. Northstar Church was started in 1998 by Lead Pastor Marty Martin. Marty felt a God-given … Read More

“So guard yourselves and God’s people. Feed and shepherd God’s flock—his church, purchased with his own blood—over which the Holy Spirit has appointed you as leaders.” —Acts 20:28 (NLT)

“Prayer — secret, fervent, believing prayer — lies at the root of all personal Godliness.” – William Carey, “Father of Modern Missions”, Particular Baptist minister, and founder of Serampore College in India August 17, 1761 – June 9, 1834

Today’s guest post comes to us from Peter Mead for EvangelicalFocus.com.  The summer is over and the busy autumn schedule is in full swing. Before you know it, it will be Christmas. I know, this is where most people moan about consumerism and advertising, but for church leaders now is the time to be thinking beyond the shopping to the … Read More