The Lutheran church enjoys a long tradition of identifying one “Hymn of the Week” for every Sunday of the church year. Such a hymn should reflect the unifying theme of the service, and is intended… DECEMBER: (ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS)
“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your… A FINAL REASSURANCE AND BLESSING
(Please read Matthew 25:1-13) When I was a student in college and seminary, I maintained desperately frugal ways, particularly when it came to squeezing a maximum period between trips to the gas pump. Old habits… THE TEN VIRGINS
“But I will sacrifice to You with the voice of thanksgiving; I will pay what I have vowed. Salvation is of the Lord.” (Jonah 2:9) Thanksgiving is a joyful time of year, isn’t it? Getting… A HEART OF THANKS IN THE BELLY OF THE FISH
Ever wonder why we Lutherans use the form of worship we do? In this series we have examined the depth and meaning of the various elements of our Lutheran worship service. This is the final… THE CLOSING HYMN
“Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves to your elders. Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for ‘God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.’ Therefore… THE VIRTUES OF HUMILITY AND TRUST
(Please read Ezekiel 36:22-28) Those who follow Jesus will have enemies. First, there’s the devil. He’s determined to do you everlasting harm. He “walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.” (1… WE NEED GOD TO RESCUE US FROM US
(Don’t miss the shocking conclusion!) Online media providers know exactly what to promise the public to draw them in. “Don’t miss the shocking conclusion” is especially effective bait in that it not only compels the… THE MARRIAGE OF THE KING’S SON
The experience of the disciples on the Sea of Galilee (Matthew 8:23-27) frequently repeats itself in the lives of the followers of the Savior to this day. We, who trust in Jesus as our Savior… BE OF GOOD CHEER!
