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Living from the Altar: A People Formed by Christ’s Gift
Holy Eating: Why the Lord’s Supper Is Never Neutral Throughout Scripture, eating is never just physical. From the sacrifices of the Old Testament, to Jesus’ words at the Last Supper, to Paul’s warnings to the Corinthians, God teaches His people that what we eat—and how we eat—matters. In this series, we explore how Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions speak with one voice about the Lord’s Supper: that Christ is truly present, given for forgiveness and life, and that this ho
Brad Urlaub
4 days ago3 min read


Fencing the Altar: Pastoral Care, Not Exclusion
Holy Eating: Why the Lord’s Supper Is Never Neutral Throughout Scripture, eating is never just physical. From the sacrifices of the Old Testament, to Jesus’ words at the Last Supper, to Paul’s warnings to the Corinthians, God teaches His people that what we eat—and how we eat—matters. In this series, we explore how Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions speak with one voice about the Lord’s Supper: that Christ is truly present, given for forgiveness and life, and that this ho
Brad Urlaub
Sep 253 min read


The Formula of Concord: Christ Truly Given, Not Explained Away
Holy Eating: Why the Lord’s Supper Is Never Neutral Throughout Scripture, eating is never just physical. From the sacrifices of the Old Testament, to Jesus’ words at the Last Supper, to Paul’s warnings to the Corinthians, God teaches His people that what we eat—and how we eat—matters. In this series, we explore how Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions speak with one voice about the Lord’s Supper: that Christ is truly present, given for forgiveness and life, and that this ho
Brad Urlaub
Sep 223 min read


Worthy or Unworthy? Luther’s Pastoral Clarity at the Table
Holy Eating: Why the Lord’s Supper Is Never Neutral Throughout Scripture, eating is never just physical. From the sacrifices of the Old Testament, to Jesus’ words at the Last Supper, to Paul’s warnings to the Corinthians, God teaches His people that what we eat—and how we eat—matters. In this series, we explore how Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions speak with one voice about the Lord’s Supper: that Christ is truly present, given for forgiveness and life, and that this ho
Brad Urlaub
Sep 183 min read


Why the Augsburg Confession Matters at the Altar
Holy Eating: Why the Lord’s Supper Is Never Neutral Throughout Scripture, eating is never just physical. From the sacrifices of the Old Testament, to Jesus’ words at the Last Supper, to Paul’s warnings to the Corinthians, God teaches His people that what we eat—and how we eat—matters. In this series, we explore how Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions speak with one voice about the Lord’s Supper: that Christ is truly present, given for forgiveness and life, and that this ho
Brad Urlaub
Sep 153 min read


Paul’s Warning Recovered: Eating the Supper for Life or Judgment
Holy Eating: Why the Lord’s Supper Is Never Neutral Throughout Scripture, eating is never just physical. From the sacrifices of the Old Testament, to Jesus’ words at the Last Supper, to Paul’s warnings to the Corinthians, God teaches His people that what we eat—and how we eat—matters. In this series, we explore how Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions speak with one voice about the Lord’s Supper: that Christ is truly present, given for forgiveness and life, and that this ho
Brad Urlaub
Sep 113 min read


Jesus and the Scandal of Flesh: “My Flesh Is True Food”
Holy Eating: Why the Lord’s Supper Is Never Neutral Throughout Scripture, eating is never just physical. From the sacrifices of the Old Testament to Jesus’ words at the Last Supper to Paul’s warnings to the Corinthians, God teaches His people that what we eat—and how we eat—matters. In this series, we explore how Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions speak with one voice about the Lord’s Supper: that Christ is truly present, given for forgiveness and life, and that this holy
Brad Urlaub
Sep 83 min read


Hosea and Holy Eating: When Worship Becomes Judgment
Holy Eating: Why the Lord’s Supper Is Never Neutral Throughout Scripture, eating is never just physical. From the sacrifices of the Old Testament, to Jesus’ words at the Last Supper, to Paul’s warnings to the Corinthians, God teaches His people that what we eat—and how we eat—matters. In this series, we explore how Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions speak with one voice about the Lord’s Supper: that Christ is truly present, given for forgiveness and life, and that this ho
Brad Urlaub
Sep 43 min read


Why the Lord's Supper is Never Neutral
When the new Concordia Commentary on Hosea arrived, I began working my way through it. Hosea 4:10 caught my attention, especially the relationship between the priests’ eating of the sacrifices and our participation in the Lord’s Supper. That curiosity led me into further study. Paired w ith recent conversations about Communion with both members and non-members, it is good for us to revisit why we approach the Lord’s Supper the way we do. Holy Eating: Why the Lord’s Supper Is
Brad Urlaub
Aug 313 min read


How to Start a Family Devotion in 10 Minutes
Many parents feel pressure to lead “perfect” family devotions—and that pressure often leads to doing nothing at all. The truth is, faith formation happens best through simple, consistent practices.
Brad Urlaub
Jan 11 min read


Learn the Word, Live the Faith, Love the World
The Christian life was never meant to stop at knowledge alone. Faith that does not move beyond learning eventually grows thin. That’s why discipleship is best understood as a living rhythm:
Learn. Live. Love.
Brad Urlaub
Jan 11 min read


Why Daily Prayer Shapes the Christian Home
Prayer is not merely something Christians do —it is the rhythm that shapes who we are. In the Christian home, daily prayer quietly forms hearts, habits, and relationships in ways few other practices can. Many families desire a stronger spiritual life but feel overwhelmed by the idea of “doing it right.” The good news is this: faithful prayer does not need to be long or complicated to be powerful. Prayer Forms Identity When prayer becomes part of daily life, it reminds us who
Brad Urlaub
Jan 11 min read
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