Blessing from a Hard Reality
Even though it is difficult to face this Scripture passage, God can use these words of Amos to bless us. … More Blessing from a Hard Reality
Even though it is difficult to face this Scripture passage, God can use these words of Amos to bless us. … More Blessing from a Hard Reality
Some of us as Christians question whether we should question God. This is a worthy issue of faith to explore. … More Questioning God
Over the centuries this teaching of Jesus has caused Christians to re-read the Scripture verse. We had to make sure we really read what we thought we read. … More Comforted in Mourning
We are blessed this week to prepare for the celebration of Reformation Sunday. Yet from time to time I hear criticism of Lutheran churches for having a worship service dedicated to the Reformation. … More Answering Critics of Reformation Services
This parable of Jesus strikes a chord that transcends time and location. I think this parable was just as striking when Jesus first uttered the words as it is today. … More A Striking Parable
Knowing this pain in our souls, our Lord provides hope. … More Hope Upon Hope
If we solely focus on verse 13 of our Scripture passage, there is a risk that we become weighed down by God’s law. That makes the Gospel in these verses so reassuring. … More Reassurance for the Christian Life
This parable by Jesus is so sobering. We may not want to dwell upon this story, but it’s a still a message we need to hear. … More Sobering Lesson
But there is a point where seeking wealth can become a form of idolatry. Instead of trusting God for our daily bread, we begin to bank on ourselves. … More God or Money?
The Apostle Paul makes a powerful case for forgiveness for those who sin while locked in unbelief. What about those of us who are believers in Jesus who still struggle with sin? … More No One Is Unforgiveable