Martin Luther’s Christmas Book edited by Roland H. Bainton is a brief, readable collection of some of Luther’s thinking on Christmas and the meaning it holds for believers. Bainton has culled excerpts from approximately 30 years’ worth of Luther’s sermons and has organized them in a somewhat sequential manner representing the progression of God coming to earth as man.
Celebrate Jesus! At Easter: Family Devotions for Ash Wednesday through Easter
As a mother, it is very important that I strive to mentor my children in the Christian faith. However, the scope of such a task is so monumental that it can prove very daunting.
Never is this more true than during the Lenten season. Having grown up outside of the Lutheran church, the whole idea of Lent is entirely new to me. There is too much glory and truth to be distilled down into 40 days, and I easily grow overwhelmed by all of the wonderful ideas and suggestions thrown my way. Where do I even start?
Something Wonderful! The Easter Story
Reading books to young children, with their eyes full of wonder and discovery, must be one of the most delightful tasks an adult can experience. Whether from the lyrical rhythm of words or the telling illustrations, the responsive zeal of children is contagious.