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Luther's Rosery

Why Theology Matters: Knowing and Living Our Faith

Theology is not just for scholars; it's for every Christian who desires to know Christ more deeply. God imparts wisdom through His Word, which shapes our minds, protects our faith, and draws us into deeper worship. Knowing Christ brings life and joy, and a solid understanding of theology anchors us in His truth.

Jeffrey Ballinger
Jeffrey Ballinger
Luther's Rosery

Thankful for the Armor of God

During Thanksgiving, we thank God not only for daily bread but for the Armor of God—His truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, and Word that strengthen and protect us each day. Because Christ has won the victory, we stand not in fear but in faith.

Jeffrey Ballinger
Jeffrey Ballinger
Luther Rose

United in Worship: Embracing Change for the Sake of Unity

In our recent church newsletter, I shared a message about the division arising from our congregation's consideration of moving to a single service. While we each have different preferences for worship styles, our mission is to unite and glorify God. Let's view this change as an opportunity for unity and emphasize the importance of worshiping together as one body in Christ.

Jeffrey Ballinger
Jeffrey Ballinger
Man doing a pull-up

Blog Goals for 2025

I will review my goals for this blog in 2025. Join me on this journey to better health!

Jeffrey Ballinger
Jeffrey Ballinger
Luther Rose

Devotion for October 2024: God is in Control

A devotion to find comfort before a very contentious election where both parties seem to hate each other. I wrote this devotion for my church's newsletter.

Jeffrey Ballinger
Jeffrey Ballinger
Coder's Pastime

A Work in Progress

A blog post about what I want this site to be and what to expect: it is all a work in progress.

Jeffrey Ballinger
Jeffrey Ballinger