THE CHRISTMAS ROAD
“Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?” (Matthew 11:3 ESV) Life is a road. We can be confident that we are on the right road when our faith…
Series
SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT: THE PROPER PREFACE
Ever wonder why we Lutherans use the form of worship we do? In this series we examine the depth and meaning of the various elements of our Lutheran worship service. The Proper Perface for the…
PRESERVING “THE GOOD LIFE” IN OUR CHURCHES
“Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to…
GOD HAS BLESSED US, IS BLESSING US, AND WILL BLESS US
“And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: ‘Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, “This is the way you shall bless the children of Israel. Say to them: ‘The Lord bless you and keep you;…
THE FRIEND AT MIDNIGHT
Life is a lesson in limitations. There are limits to how fast we can run, how high we can jump, and how long we will live. Money, patience, compassion, generosity, friendship, time—they all have limits.…
ETERNAL LIFE
This series offers an overview of the chief teachings of the Christian church. David’s description of eternal life is as good as any the Bible provides, if perhaps not as colorful as some: “You will…
THE GOOD SAMARITAN
Jesus’ parables are timeless. But when a story becomes too familiar, you can lose your focus on its original intent. The Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) serves as a good example of how…
WHAT’S NEXT?
This series offers an overview of the chief teachings of the Christian church. There is an innate human desire that wants to know the next thing—the next assignment, the next meal, the next iteration of…
REFORMATION CONFIDENCE
“And by this we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before Him. For if our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and knows all things. Beloved, if our heart does not…
THE OFFERTORY
Ever wonder why we Lutherans use the form of worship we do? In this series we examine the depth and meaning of the various elements of our Lutheran worship service. What are your thoughts when…