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

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