Happy Reformation Day

"October 31st is Reformation Day--the day Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the door at Wittenberg"

One of the calls from the reformation is that the church is reformed and always reforming.

This day always reminds me of the courage of men like Luther, Calvin, Bucer, Melanchthon and others and their courage and vision. I am humbled by the enormity of the challenges they faced and the sacrifices they made. The church is deeply indebted to them and even though I look to their contributions as foundational, I am constantly challenged by the unique demands of our age and culture. The Reformation did not finish the story for the church. There are many more chapters to be written. We have new things to learn, new conversations to contribute and new challenges to face as the church. So although I look back to the reformation for inspiration, I look forward with humility that the church is called to always "reforming" - that means me! What this means is the reality that I don't have it all figured out, I have a lot to learn and God has a lot more to teach. I pray that I would walk with the strength of conviction and the posture of humility and brokenness.