1. The sword of the spirit in Holy Scripture does indeed show us our sin, but thanks be to God, it also shows us our Savior.
  2. The church’s song goes on and on, singing and ringing down to us today.
  3. Is it possible to celebrate Thanksgiving every time we come together as God’s people as well?
  4. Jesus came from the heights of heaven above to the depths of earth below to rescue and redeem his long-lost love.
  5. Green is the color for “ordinary time” in the liturgical church year. It's the regular time of year that always gets overshadowed by other seasons such as Advent, Christmas, Lent, and Easter.
  6. If the Risen Christ is ushering in a new kingdom and a new creation, then maybe we shouldn’t be surprised to see some earth-shaking and mind-blowing things taking place.
  7. Ultimately, there is only one Lord of the Universe, and he does not share power. If Jesus is Lord, Caesar is not.
  8. From the womb to the tomb, from the cradle to the grave, Jesus’ name defines and describes who he is and what he is all about.
  9. Christian peace is not the absence of problems, but it is the presence of God amid our pain and sorrows.
  10. Although theirs is an impressive show of faith, the display of God’s faithfulness to them is far greater. After all, faith is only as strong as the object in which it is placed.
  11. We now stand holy and blameless before our Heavenly Father as his own dear children, and we are set free to serve our neighbor in love.
  12. That unremarkable trip to the zoo on September 28, 1931, was the last in a long line of experiences that brought C.S. Lewis (Jack) back to the faith.