In 1510, while he was still a Roman Catholic priest, Martin Luther was pumped. He got to journey to Rome, the Holy City. Visions of the New Jerusalem. It was a difficult, long, and perilous trip, but he went. He loved his church. He loved that city. But everything was about to change for him.… Continue reading Are We Beginning to Experience What Martin Luther Did in Rome?
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When the “Church” Becomes the Enemy
A very common theme in the stories that you all tell us is that your church did not help you. Your church added to your suffering, gave you foolish counsel, and in the end sided with your abuser rather than with you. You have all heard that same old story over and over again if… Continue reading When the “Church” Becomes the Enemy