More Than Chocolates: St. Valentine, Baptism, and the Love of Christ
By Russ Lackey
02/13/26
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More Than Chocolates: St. Valentine, Baptism, and the Love of Christ

Baptism does not promise us chocolates or flowers, but something far greater: life in Christ.
Laughing with Moses All the Way to the Promised Land
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
02/11/26

Laughing with Moses All the Way to the Promised Land

The Promised Land invites us to laugh at how relatable it is to be exhausted and exasperated by all the people, and the egos and opinions they bring with them, that come with living.
Justice Reclaimed
Philip Bartelt
Philip Bartelt
02/10/26

Justice Reclaimed

Christians can pursue projects of justice free of the burden of being the justifier of the world; that office belongs to Christ and Christ alone.

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Cindy Koch
Cindy Koch
01/10/18

Walking the Boring Path?

We are dangerously good at focusing on our exciting, or boring, walk of faith.
Brian W. Thomas
Brian W. Thomas
01/05/18

Baptized with Fire?

Instead of burning them up with unquenchable fire, He comes in solidarity, to be God with us and God for us. Jesus is baptized into our life, so that He could gift us His life.
Kevin McClain
Kevin McClain
01/04/18

The New Year’s Mirror

Freedom from the Law does not come through personal perfection, it comes through Jesus Christ. The answer is not a better you, but a you who is united to God through Christ.
Martin Luther
Martin Luther
01/02/18

On Demanding Good Works

You say: Since forgiveness depends on faith alone, why must one nonetheless do good works? Answer: If faith is of the true sort, it cannot be without good works, just as no good work can be where unbelief dwells.
Wade Johnston
Wade Johnston
01/01/18

A New Year of New Life in Christ

“Christ came with no goals when it came to Himself. His only goals entailed us. He didn’t come to be fulfilled, but to give Himself. And He did that for me.”
Kyle G. Jones
Kyle G. Jones
12/28/17

Absolution Over Resolution

As a new year approaches, a mawkish paranoia sets in. Looking over our shoulders, we add up our good choices, our praises, and our reasons to celebrate.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
12/19/17

The Wisdom and Art of Faith

Faith does not distinguish between worthy and unworthy, saint and sinner, great faith and anemic faith, it only focuses on Christ Jesus.
Kelsi Klembara
Kelsi Klembara
12/06/17

Something Worth Hoping For

“Putting hope in the cross of Christ means putting hope outside of anything – mentally, physically or even spiritually – you do.”
Joel Hess
Joel Hess
11/30/17

Morality is Cowardice

The moral high ground isn’t anything to find comfort in. God gives us something better—Jesus.
Zack James Cole
Zack James Cole
11/27/17

The Gift of Righteousness

The words “gift of righteousness” will bring about two completely polar opposite feelings: One of Dread. One of Relief.
Bonnie Petroschuk
Bonnie Petroschuk
11/23/17

Families, Can’t Live With ‘Em….

There’s a lot of family drama from Thanksgiving through New Years.
Jay Sawrie
Jay Sawrie
11/16/17

I Still Need the Sacraments

Growing up, I dreaded the first Sunday of each quarter. Every time during the evening service, we would have Lord’s Supper after the sermon.
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