The Bible isn’t a set of moral examples or religious insights. It’s the record of God’s saving work, fulfilled in Christ, delivered now through words spoken and heard.
02/05/26
Ultimately, Scripture does not confront fear with commands. It confronts fear with a promise.
02/04/26
The Scriptures consistently speak about sanctification as a sure gift for the Christian.
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12/16/18
Lutheran pastors have at least three sermons in these three days. The calendar allows preachers to wed together some important themes this Christmas. The Magnificat (conception), the birth account from Matthew 1, and the fuller account of Christ’s birth from Luke 2 give clear shape to the proclamation for the Feast of the Nativity. The Epistle readings, however, should also be considered as the Holy Spirit’s interpretation of the nativity.
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12/14/18
Christmas comes in the dead of winter. In a season when the earth is cold, dark, and bare, songs on the radio belt out a chorus which names this season, "the most wonderful time of the year."
12/13/18
If there’s a time of year to grasp the significance of this number, it’s now. Because the birth of Jesus casts light on the dark meaning of 666. And, most importantly, the birth of God’s Son is the death of that number’s power over us.
12/13/18
It's hard wired into our brain. We can't help ourselves.
12/12/18
God’s name is no different. It, too, carries power. The power of a promise only God can make.
12/11/18
I apologize for my part in making Christmas necessary. I have learned that Christ is NOT the reason for the season, I am.
12/09/18
Past, present, fututre converge in Advent. The historical coming of the Lord Jesus in the flesh, born of Mary to suffer and die for the world's redemption is indicated by having the Palm Suday account read on the First Sunday in Advent. All of the church year revolves around the cross.
12/07/18
God's grace and mercy in Jesus Christ calls all sinners to a celebration. A "those who sat in darkness have seen a great light" kind of celebration.
12/06/18
The incarnation was universal, irrespective of nationality, race, or even Christmas tradition.
11/20/18
He was a beggar on the streets. And, he was as good as dead if he didn't receive a blessing. The words, "you're cursed" haunted his mind.
09/06/18
There was a TV show back in the ‘90s called “Dinosaurs” that I used to sneak into the living room at night to watch.
08/08/18
The only sea of tranquility that can unite God and man and bring brotherhood among us is found in the Word and sacraments.
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