This week we observe the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther's hammer stroke heard 'round the world, a milestone in the broader Reformation movements that redefined the European landscape for centuries. While Luther's concerns were theological, change came to many corners of the cultural world, even the sciences. Thus even a notable scientific journal like Nature is sharing a remembrance of Luther, albeit with the twist that maybe the emergence of Protestantism did not influence science so much as we might think. … [Read more...] about Science in Review: Reformation Comes to the Book of Nature
Martin Luther
Scholar’s Compass: Remembering Sabbath
Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Exodus 20:8 (NIV) The spiritual rest which God especially intends in this commandment is that we not only cease from our labor and trade but much more—that we let God alone work in us and that in all our powers we do nothing of our own. --Martin Luther Reflection In Marva J. Dawn's Keeping the Sabbath Wholly, she tells the story of a summer of graduate school in which she had to learn three new languages for her Ph.D. at the same time, and in one shortened summer … [Read more...] about Scholar’s Compass: Remembering Sabbath
Christian Devotional Classics: Martin Luther
Introduction Morning Blessing: I thank You, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that You have kept me this night from all harm and danger; and I pray that You would keep me this day also from sin and every evil, that all my doings and life may please You. For into Your hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen. -- The Small Catechism: Daily Prayers. As you may remember, the final project for … [Read more...] about Christian Devotional Classics: Martin Luther
Best Christian Book of All Time: First Round Update
The first round has closed in the Theology & Apologetics and Christian Life & Discipleship brackets of our Best Christian Book of All Time tournament. Download the updated bracket for your office pools, and head to Facebook to vote for your choices for the Sweet Sixteen. Vote for Round 2! First Round Results Theology & Apologetics Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis (1) defeated On Loving God by Bernard of Clairvaux (16) by a score of 99-11. … [Read more...] about Best Christian Book of All Time: First Round Update