Even though our emotions are still a little raw, enough time has passed that we can start of reflect on our initial response to the parody. The Apostle Paul directly addresses anger in Christians: “Be angry and do not sin…” … More Righteous Indignation
Because of political strife, millions of Americans desire the life the Apostle Paul is urging us to live. Let that sink in for a moment. We have something the world wants. … More What the World Wants
Our Scripture meditation is based on Ephesians 2:19-22, the end of next week’s epistle reading. [19] So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, [20] built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the … More Dual Citizenship
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
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
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!
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