Watchwords for the Warfare of Life: Quotations of Martin Luther
“The selections in this volume have all been freshly translated from Luther’s own German or Latin, with the exception of the extracts taken from the sixteenth century translation of the Commentary on the Galatians.” -from the introduction.
26 Aug 2024
Distinctive Doctrines by Karl Graul
“It is necessary to assure ourselves of the inheritance we have received from our fathers in the faith. This inheritance must again and again be laid hold of within us, that it may not vanish from our hearts. This inheritance is the faith of our Church, the faith of Luther.” - From chapter 1
14 Aug 2024
The Sheepfold and The Common or 'The Evangelical Rambler' by Timothy East
If you are looking for something different to add to your daily devotions, you might find Timothy East’s book “Evangelical Ramblings” enlivening. East’s strongly evangelical and methodist perspective is a good counterweight to the lackadaisical Lutheranism we’ve discussed in the past.
3 Apr 2024
Day by Day We Magnify Thee: Daily Meditations from Luther's Writings arranged according to the Year of the Church by Margarete Steiner and Percy Scott
Short devotionals for every day of the year. “I am very glad to have the honor and pleasure of being invited to contribute a short word of commendation of this series of devotional readings, selected from the writings of Martin Luther and arranged according to the ecclesiastical calendar of the Christian Year. - Norman Sykes”
13 Mar 2024
The Believer's Daily Remembrancer: Green Pastures for the Lord's Flock by James Smith
Short devotionals for every day of the year. “A pastoral effort, flowing from love to the Lord’s people, and a desire to honor His great name… these little pieces are written to convince, comfort, and correct; to fan the flame of devotion, and to produce holiness of heart and life. - Rev. James Smith”
4 Mar 2024
Martyrs of the Reformation by Merle D'Aubigne
“The personal sketches contained in this volume… constitute a notable gallery of religious portraits. They cannot but be read with the deepest interest. - From the Introduction Of note are Wolsey’s Victim’s, William Tyndale, and Luther: His Triumph in Death
5 Feb 2024
Scripture Selections for Daily Reading by Rev. Jesse Hurlbut
“…A good selection of Scripture passages well suited for reading at family worship…chosen to furnish a reading for every day and to complete the bible in a year. Level of Difficulty: Primer: No subject matter knowledge needed.
5 Feb 2024
Here I Stand: Narratives and Sketches from Reformation Days by Theodore Graebner
“Luther’s doctrine is truly the doctrine of Christ. He that follows this doctrine follows not Luther, but Christ. - Hartmut from chapter 1, ‘The First Lutheran’.” Please note that this is a completely different book than the one by Bainton!
18 Dec 2023
The Cross Athwart The Sky by Robert Golladay
“Lent stands for something specific. It tells the story of God’s grace and how it was specifically shown. It tells the story of redemption and how it was accomplished… Before Christ Jesus can be a guide and example He must be a Redeemer, a Savior. And Lent is the appropriate time of all times for presenting this truth.”
23 Feb 2023
In The Apostles' Footsteps: Sermons on the Epistle Lessons for the Church Year by Leander Sylvester Keyser
“…there are many people today who are wandering in doctrinal fogland, and do not know what they believe; or, if they think they have any real convictions, they have pared them down to what they call ’the irreducible minimum.’ Many people of the so-called ‘modern mind’ have very small and short creeds. They are determined to accept as little on faith as is possible, and yet continue to have any faith at all.
17 Nov 2022