Learn About Martin Luther: Resources and Free Copywork

Reformation Day is Friday, October 31. 

This marks the day in 1517 that German monk, Martin Luthe,r posted his 95 Theses on the door of All Saints' Church (also known as the "Castle Church") in Wittenberg, sparking the Protestant Reformation.

Since we are Lutheran, we celebrate the Reformation on the Sunday before October 31. We wear red, sing A Mighty Fortress is Our God, and (in typical Lutheran fashion) - have a potluck! 

It is important, however, that our children understand the significance of this event in church history - and how it changed the way so many people viewed the church. 

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Assumptions and Prejudices - Learning About Dr. King (free copywork download)

I never grew up with an appreciation for Dr. King.   I wasn't taught about him in school, and really never even knew much about him until I moved to Atlanta in 1996.   Isn't that a shame?

The area of southwest Florida where I was born and raised was not very diverse.    Ok.   It wasn't diverse AT ALL. 

As I went to college I began to encounter more people different than me, but when it came down to it, I functioned and lived with people who looked just like me.

When I was 24 my life and perspective broadened, and I am so thankful it did.

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