Divine Creativity
June 16, 2025
There’s a very human tendency to become desensitized over a period of time. Today’s Scripture passage is an example of how God might resensitize us to key Scriptural teachings. … More Divine Creativity
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A Challenging Parable
March 31, 2025
This teaching is especially difficult because Jesus is referring to God’s original chosen people. How much more would this apply to Gentiles who reject Jesus as Savior and Lord? … More A Challenging Parable
Imitators and Emulators
March 10, 2025
Since Lent is a season of reflection, take a moment to consider after whom you have modeled your life as a Christian. … More Imitators and Emulators
Jesus Shining Forth
January 13, 2025
This passage is a prophesy about Jesus, a striking image of the Messiah. Jesus is the righteousness that went forth as brightness, the Christ who brought salvation as a burning torch. … More Jesus Shining Forth
Doxology
July 22, 2024
Then Paul surprises us. God can do this with the power that is already at work inside of those of who believe in Jesus. Let that sink in for a moment. Inside of you and inside of me is a power than can do more than we can ask or think. … More Doxology
Church Relationships
October 23, 2023
[2] We give thanks to God always for all of you, constantly mentioning you in our prayers, [3] remembering before our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Thessalonians 1:2–3) What do fellow Lutherans in sister churches say about your church? Is … More Church Relationships
Love and the Law
October 9, 2023
If you are like me, there are times when God’s law weighs heavily upon you. Our Scripture passage illustrates one way God helps us in our struggle with sin. … More Love and the Law
Guarding Against the Prosperity Gospel
October 2, 2023
I learned first-hand as a parish pastor that the so called “Prosperity Gospel” could wreck a Christian’s faith. When a recent study found Protestants are increasing buying into this false Gospel, it seemed time to raise a caution flag. … More Guarding Against the Prosperity Gospel
Hope from the Past for the Future
September 25, 2023
Members of Ohio District churches are looking for an infusion of hope. Society continues to move further and further from God. As our culture withdraws from Christ, it tries to drag us with it. It raises a question: Where do we find hope? … More Hope from the Past for the Future
Mark of the Faith
September 4, 2023
How are these “marks” of the faith impacting you today? … More Mark of the Faith
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