In the press of daily life, there is sometimes little time for reading and reflection other than basic daily Scripture readings. However, I have recently been carefully re-reading Luther's Small Catechism and the Augsburg Confession. The basic Scriptural truths of these Reformation documents are powerful. These two confessions of faith are essential for Lutherans. They are the foundational documents in the Book of Concord, and they have influenced the thinking of Christians from other traditions. They provide ongoing food for thought and Christian growth, and we should return to them often.
