Before reading on, take a moment to read the Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard in its entirety (Matthew 20:1-16). Having done so, can you determine the singular truth that your Savior was communicating… THE LABORERS IN THE VINEYARD
In May we celebrate Mother’s Day. In June, Father’s Day. On these holidays parents are to be remembered and honored, in particular by their children. Christians find this in keeping with the Fourth Commandment and… PROVOKE NOT YOUR CHILDREN
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 three best known New… SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT: NUNC DIMITTIS
“Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that… CHRISTIAN PERSECUTION IS NOT UNUSUAL
(Please read Psalm 73) Asaph wrote about a journey he took because he allowed himself to be led by his emotions as he compared his life as a believer to how things seemed to be… WHEN GOOD THINGS HAPPEN TO BAD PEOPLE
(Please read Matthew 18:21-35) This parable concludes a chapter in Matthew in which the Lord details the extraordinary relations among members of His Church. In the kingdom of heaven, nothing is valued more than the… THE UNMERCIFUL SERVANT
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 colonize; to seek out your own with whom to work… A LITTLE SALT GOES A LONG WAY
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. “And as they were eating,… SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT: THE DISTRIBUTION
“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 one another, for ‘love will cover a multitude of sins.’… THE END OF ALL THINGS IS AT HAND
(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 able to sleep because he gave his problems to the… HOW TO SLEEP IN PEACE
