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Martin Luther and Stinkering at Satan

Grant Van Leuven
Dec 1, 2021
Legend has it that the great Reformer Martin Luther once threw an ink well at the Devil who had been incessantly accusing him. [1] Whether or not this is true, Luther certainly had remarkable fits and fights with the ancient foe who seeks to work us woe. And often, this involved stinkering at Satan...

Can I Speak Openly?*

Mar 26, 2014
I've been hearing this phrase used a lot lately. Before a person begins sharing their thoughts, she may say something like, "I'm speaking openly here," or, "Can I speak openly?" Yes! Please do! Tell me what you really think, or just keep your mouth closed. The fact that this phrase is being uttered...

Can I Speak Openly?*

Mar 26, 2014
I've been hearing this phrase used a lot lately. Before a person begins sharing their thoughts, she may say something like, "I'm speaking openly here," or, "Can I speak openly?" Yes! Please do! Tell me what you really think, or just keep your mouth closed. The fact that this phrase is being uttered...

Can I Speak Openly?*

Mar 26, 2014
I've been hearing this phrase used a lot lately. Before a person begins sharing their thoughts, she may say something like, "I'm speaking openly here," or, "Can I speak openly?" Yes! Please do! Tell me what you really think, or just keep your mouth closed. The fact that this phrase is being uttered...