Devotional

Life's Golden Lamp: A Treasury of Texts from the Words of Christ by Robert Offord
Life's Golden Lamp: A Treasury of Texts from the Words of Christ by Robert Offord

This daily devotional is made up of short messages based on Scriptural texts. Each has been written by a different minister of the Gospel. ‘May the Lord whose words are the vital portion of the book grant that as these are read from day to day… they may not return to him void!’ - from the Preface

4 Dec 2024

Sermons on the Eisenach Gospels by J Sheatsley
Sermons on the Eisenach Gospels by J Sheatsley

“One cannot continue long in the kingdom of God without in some way openly confessing the fact… There is a reason why a disciple of Jesus must soon confess Him… One of the sure evidences of your own pardon is a strong desire to tell others how they also may get the pardon.” -from Encouragement for Confessing Christ

25 Sep 2024

Sayings and Doings of Luther by John Gottlieb Morris
Sayings and Doings of Luther by John Gottlieb Morris

“Of thirteen hundred and forty-three books… written on the subject of Luther… not one is like this one… Some may think that I should have given my authorities and references; but as the book was (made) for plain readers… the mention of which would have interrupted the narrative and been of no service. - John G Morris”

3 Sep 2024

Watchwords for the Warfare of Life: Quotations of Martin Luther
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
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
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
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
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
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
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