Happy Reformation Day!<\/p>\n
Halloween just has no draw for me when we have the opportunity to celebrate the recovery of the gospel and its implications for life. We celebrate the recovery of God\u2019s word, which points us to the gospel which brings life and the certain hope of resurrection.<\/p>\n
This year my family has been singing the great little hymn, \u201cGod\u2019s Word is Our Great Heritage\u201d as we prepared for and celebrate Reformation Day. It is set to the tune of \u201cA Mighty Fortress\u201d and captures an essential element of the Reformation.<\/p>\n
God\u2019s Word is our great heritage
\nAnd shall be ours forever;
\nTo spread its light from age to age
\nShall be our chief endeavor.
\nThrough life it guides our way,
\nIn death it is our stay.
\nLord, grant while time shall last,
\nYour Church may hold it fast
\nThroughout all generations.<\/p><\/blockquote>\nWhat a heritage we have in God\u2019s Word! Spreading the light of this Word is indeed our chief endeavor, as we seek to remind believers of its truths and take those truths to those who\u2019ve yet to believe or never heard. And this Word is our guide and strength in life and in death. I want to be reminded of these truths and to instill them in my children from their earliest days. I want them to see their father rejoicing in and seeking to live out these truths. In this way we labor for the church to hold fast to Scripture throughout the ages.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Happy Reformation Day! Halloween just has no draw for me when we have the opportunity to celebrate the recovery of the gospel and its implications for life. We celebrate the recovery of God\u2019s word, which points us to the gospel which brings life and the certain hope of resurrection. This year my family has been …<\/p>\n