1. One way or another, Rod always found a way to bring whatever story he was telling back to the gospel and God's grace in Christ.
  2. In the Word, you find peace. It proclaims peace first between you and God because of Jesus. That empowers you to deal peacefully with others and brings you peace of mind.
  3. God never delights in seeing his children struggle or suffer. But God does desire that we trust him no matter what the circumstances might look like.
  4. A “good death” and “good life” are not accomplished through personal striving but are grasped by faith in the promises of God.
  5. When you see the year ending, thank the Lord, because he had led you into this cycle of years.
  6. The Jews were living the script for a Western movie when Jesus showed up. The enemies of God were running the town
  7. Yes, Christmas brings joy, but no less danger
  8. Paul has zero patience for the gospel of God to be called into question, especially when the ones questioning it are the ones who should’ve known better.
  9. In this article Amy Mantravadi give a short but helpful summary of the differences in Lutheran and Reformed thought regarding assurance.
  10. C.S. Lewis, Grief, and the Holiday Season
  11. When the waters of anxiety and depression rise, there is One who understands.
  12. This is an excerpt from Chad Bird’s book, Your God is Too Glorious, 2nd Edition