I have a hard time picturing several aspects of the modern world without Luther.

Each conquest of distance reveals greater distance.

I have a hard time picturing several aspects of the modern world without Luther.

All the truly deep people have at the core of their being the genius to be simple or to know how to seek simplicity

Don't try to impress God with your works" or "Don't attempt to please God with your merits" or "Don't try to keep the rules and regulations in order to earn your salvation." He looked around at nearly slumbering collections of utterly casual Christians and wondered, "Who's trying?

Even the cry from the depths is an affirmation: Why cry if there is no hint of hope of hearing?

God, through Jesus Christ, welcomes you anyhow.