When it comes to people being brought to faith in Jesus, Lutherans emphasize baptism. We so deeply value baptism that we lose sight of the fact that God brings people to faith in another way: Through the Gospel. … More The Other Gift for Conversion
The more society turns its back on God, the more we resonate more with Psalm 123. This is good, because this Psalm provides us with divine guidance for dealing with society. … More Divine Guidance for Dealing with Society
This Scripture passage is jarring, like seeing lilies blooming in a meadow scorched by wildfire. Yet its presence in the book of Lamentations ultimately makes sense. … More New Mercies Amid Loses
When Jesus and his disciples pushed off from shore, we’re told “other boats were with him.” This intrigues me. … More A Scripture Passage with Intrigue
Something more awaits us, something far superior to our best day on this mortal coil. … More Something More Awaits Us
Understanding this brief passage could make an eternal difference in someone’s life. In fact, one day it could make an eternal difference in your life. … More The Unforgivable Forgiven
I’m pondering how deeply we understand the Sabbath day. I suspect there are dimensions we have not explored. … More Thoughts on the Sabbath Day
As Christians we embrace the mystery that is the Trinity: God is one being yet three persons. While we can’t fully wrap our minds around the Trinity, I dare say we struggle the most with the divinity of the Holy Spirit. … More The Holy Spirit is God
This week we’re gearing up for Pentecost! In so many of our churches, Pentecost is a treated like a minor festival. It could be so much more. It could be similar to Christmas Eve or Easter. … More Pentecost!
There are times when, as Christians, we’ve had enough of the world around us. … More Christians as “First Responders”
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