A LITTLE SALT GOES A LONG WAY
When Christians get to feel the world’s hostility—the “hatred” that Jesus said should not amaze us—they are often tempted to withdraw. The urge is to… Read More »A LITTLE SALT GOES A LONG WAY
Series
HOW TO SLEEP IN PEACE
(Please read Psalm 4) Amid an armed rebellion, and with his life in danger, David was still able to sleep. Why? David Prayed David was… Read More »HOW TO SLEEP IN PEACE
THE END OF ALL THINGS IS AT HAND
“But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers. And above all things have fervent love for… Read More »THE END OF ALL THINGS IS AT HAND
SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT: THE DISTRIBUTION
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… Read More »SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT: THE DISTRIBUTION
THE DRAGNET
Every hoarder’s worst nightmare is to find someone sorting through his belongings, and throwing into the trash items that he considers to be personal treasures.… Read More »THE DRAGNET
SOME POST-GOOD FRIDAY THOUGHTS
Our heading is the result of some reflective thought concerning two “happenings,” both on Good Friday, and both in the area of public communications. The… Read More »SOME POST-GOOD FRIDAY THOUGHTS
IT’S OKAY! HE IS RISEN!
A mother checks her phone for the tenth time. Previously she had received news that her soldier son had been wounded in battle, but she… Read More »IT’S OKAY! HE IS RISEN!
THE DAY GOD LAUGHED
Does God have a sense of humor? As one who has told a joke or two, I’d like to know. Does He frown on conversation… Read More »THE DAY GOD LAUGHED
EMBRACING “STRANGE”
“For we have spent enough of our past lifetime in doing the will of the Gentiles—when we walked in lewdness, lusts, drunkenness, revelries, drinking parties,… Read More »EMBRACING “STRANGE”
SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT: THE AGNUS DEI
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… Read More »SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT: THE AGNUS DEI