Gumption
British Presbyterian theologian John Oman (1860-1939) liked to tell the story of the old Scottish professor who used to say that there were three qualities for the preacher. First, the grace of God. Second, the knowledge of the Scriptures. And third, gumption. The...Angels
The angels grew jealous of God’s intention to endow Adam and Eve with God’s own image. Should mere mortals be so gifted? They plotted to hide the divine image. Some angels proposed that it be hidden beneath the seas, others that it be buried in the tallest mountains....Luther’s Morning Prayer
Luther’s Morning Prayer I thank you, my heavenly father, through Jesus Christ, your dear Son, that you have kept me this night from all harm and danger. Keep me this day also from sin and every evil, that all my doings and life may please you. Into your hands I...