Review: The Hammer of God

The Hammer of God is a book of history and allegory; of the walk of the baby Christian, the self-righteous, and the guilty, but ultimately leading to hope, peace, and faith.

Repost: O Come, Emmanuel

https://thelutherancolumn.com/2018/12/22/rose-hymns-o-come-o-come-emmanuel/ This past week I shared the O Antiphons on my Instagram page (you can still check them out here!) and today I thought I’d share a post on the hymn “O Come O Come, Emmanuel” that I wrote for a friend’s blog a couple years ago. May you all have a blessed Christmas Eve! …

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Review: The Saints of Whistle Grove

The Saint of Whistle Grove is a collection of stories glancing in on moments from different generations of this little settlement and how their lives, hopes, dreams, and failures shaped this church, even after death.

Poetry: Psalm 119

How can a young man keep his way pure?    By guarding it according to your word.With my whole heart I seek you;    let me not wander from your commandments!I have stored up your word in my heart,    that I might not sin against you.Blessed are you, O Lord;    teach me your statutes!With my lips I declare    all the rules of your mouth.In the way of your …

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Review: The Presence

The Presence is a book about the transformed daily life of a Christian. Von Schenk connects so many parts of the Scriptures to show the depth of meaning in the liturgy, Christian history, and, most importantly, the Lord's Supper.