Discerning the Source of Guilt or Shame
March 20, 2023
The Gospel reading for this wee can serve as an example for us to clarify whether feelings of guilt or shame are arising from sin. … More Discerning the Source of Guilt or Shame
The Power of Intriguing Statements
March 13, 2023
Jesus had a practice of making intriguing statements to engage people in conversations about faith and life. We can do the same. … More The Power of Intriguing Statements
God’s Decision
March 6, 2023
Lutheran Christians are baffled when we’re exhorted to make a decision to be born again. That said, we do acknowledge decisions when it comes to salvation. … More God’s Decision
Ushered Into Lent
February 27, 2023
For five weeks we will stare unblinkingly at Jesus’ obedience to God the Father. It is ironic that disobedience is one reason we will be fixated on Jesus. … More Ushered Into Lent
Strengthened Faith
February 20, 2023
While this account rightly focuses on Jesus’ transfiguration, what strikes me is the potential future impact of the transfiguration. … More Strengthened Faith
Maturing in the Faith
February 13, 2023
The Apostle Paul called out the Corinthian Christians for being “infants” in the faith. Before we pile onto these early church brothers and sisters, how mature as we in the faith? … More Maturing in the Faith
Good Works
February 6, 2023
Since the start of the Reformation some 500 years ago, critics have used Bible passages such as this against Lutheran Christians. They claim that we discount the Christian life while overemphasizing the justification by grace through faith in Jesus. Instead, Lutherans emphasize both being saved by God and serving in God’s name. … More Good Works
Beware of Worldly Wisdom
January 30, 2023
Beware of falling into the trap of using worldly wisdom for matters of faith. … More Beware of Worldly Wisdom
Called to Follow Jesus
January 23, 2023
Don’t we as Lutherans lose something by practicing infant baptism, as opposed to following Jesus’ practice in calling disciples as adults? … More Called to Follow Jesus
Hearing God’s Voice Today
January 16, 2023
According to John the Baptizer, God the Father spoke directly to him. Given John’s vital role in fulfilling prophecy about the Messiah, this is not surprising. What about today? What should we do if people claim God spoke directly to them? … More Hearing God’s Voice Today
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