Questioning God
Some of us as Christians question whether we should question God. This is a worthy issue of faith to explore. … More Questioning God
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
I’m confident readers of this devotion have had similar experiences. We do end up gaining more full knowledge of Christ in sharing the faith, albeit from the Bible. … More Blessings of Sharing the Faith