Happy Reformation Day! I was privileged to speak in chapel today at Union University for our Reformation Day chapel and chose as my topic, “The Care of Souls: The Heart of the Reformation.” My main point is that the Reformation was not simply an academic or abstract discussion but arose from the pastoral care of souls. I sought to [...]
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“Preacher, Don’t Be Lazy”- Martin Luther
As a lead up to Reformation Day, here is a quote from Martin Luther on the need for hard work in the preaching. I have taken the quote from John Piper’s ebook, Martin Luther: Lessons from His Life and Labor, which is currently available free. Some pastors and preachers are lazy and no good. They [...]
Reformation Day 2011
“Come, let us sing a Psalm, and drive away the devil.” (Luther) I have been duly urged on for a Reformation Day post for this year, so let me get this in before the day concludes! My family does make a big deal each year about Reformation Day, and I always take time at the [...]
Another Children’s Book Giveaway
At my blog on children’s literature I am giving away a copy of Thea Van Halsema’s This Was John Calvin. You can read my positive review and see how to sign up for the giveaway here. This book would be a great resource for Reformation Day which is coming up soon.
Happy Reformation Day!
Happy Reformation Day! I hope you make much of this day and the truths it commemorates with you family and church this weekend. My family gathered around last night to listen to Max McLean’s wonderful rendition of Luther’s defense at Worms, “Martin Luther’s- Here I Stand†(available for free download through tomorrow!). He includes not [...]
Happy Reformation Day
Happy Reformation Day! I hope you make much of this day and the truths it commemorates with you family and church this weekend. My family gathered around last night to listen to Max McLean’s wonderful rendition of Luther’s defense at Worms, “Martin Luther’s- Here I Stand†(available for free download through tomorrow!). He includes not [...]
Luther and the Reformation
The Van Neste household has been gearing up for Reformation Day this weekend as we celebrate the work of God through Martin Luther and others recovering the gospel of grace. In thinking about this I returned again to a book which is a treasure in my library, What Luther Says: A Practical In-Home Anthology for [...]
Reformation Heroes
Reformation Heroes, by Diana Kleyn with Joel Beeke(Reformation Heritage Books, 2007), hb., 240 pp.Ages 6+ I have been meaning to comment on this book for some time. It is an amazing resource- the most thorough book for children on this topic that I know of. It is based on a 19th century book, The Reformation [...]
Martin Luther: A Man Who Changed the World
Martin Luther: A Man Who Changed The World, Paul L. MaierIllustrated by Greg Copeland(Concordia, 2004), hb., 32 pp.Ages 4+ I have seen this book and heard good things about it, so this year I decided to buy it for Reformation Day. I am glad I did! This is an excellent brief overview of the work [...]
Reformation Roundtable
I was privileged to participate in a roundtable discussion of the 5 sola’s of the Reformation and their contemporary relevance at Union on Monday of this week. The participants and topics were as follows: Kevin Chairot (pastor, Covenant Presbyterian Church)- Sola ScripturaDaryl Charles (Union University)- Sola GratiaBrad Green (Union University)- Sola FideSean Lucas (Covenant Seminary)- [...]
