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
I can see how people could get the idea that Jesus and the Pharisees were opposed to each other. Certainly, there were Pharisees who were opposed to Jesus. But Jesus came for the salvation of the world, so any opposition was to Pharisees’ teachings. … More Clarifying the Sabbath
Which is it? Is God allowing a select few into the Kingdom of Heaven? Or is the Lord rolling out the welcome carpet for all people? … More All or Few?
It is a fitting time to give thanks to God for the wider context of the Scriptures to help us understand difficult Bible passages. Without the broader context, passage such as today’s reading could drain hope for our hearts. … More Potentially Hope Draining Passage
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