We needn’t fear statistics and studies as palm readings into a certain future. God is God, and his Spirit is alive through his Word.
05/08/25
Christ does not hide his wounds. He offers them.
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05/07/25
The church does not await a verdict; she proclaims one.
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09/30/19
Imagine what it would be like if, when people in our community thought about this congregation, the first thing that came to mind was how forgiving we are.
09/27/19
As our first parents had a bond with the animals, as Noah had animals with him in the reboot of creation after the flood, so after this old creation comes to an end, we will enjoy a new creation that includes animals.
09/26/19
You are in a fight, but the victory is guaranteed because it is in the hands of the risen Chief Shepherd.
09/26/19
The kingdom of Christ is realized where nothing but comfort and the forgiveness of sins reign not only in words to proclaim it, which is also necessary; but also in deed.
09/24/19
Whatever theoretical or conceptual ideas to which we surrender in despair, the Christian faith offers something wholly different. It offers a person.
09/24/19
Forgiveness, not love, can restore a relationship that’s top-heavy with negative emotions.
09/19/19
Squander. What a great word. It so perfectly captures the pitfalls of backsliding in all areas of life. It's the utter self-ruination of good things.
09/19/19
In the suffering of Jesus, we have an example of trusting in the promises of the Father.
09/18/19
The question is this: Is it possible to truly believe God will give us a desirable answer to our prayers, and at the same time be OK if He doesn't?
09/18/19
The danger of denying the truth of our common human fallenness and brokenness by original sin is that the denial of this doctrine may also lead us to the denial of Christ as our Savior.
09/17/19
We still think that if we just teach people to "be good" we are getting them closer to God, which is like saying if only this dead person could be propped up to exercise, he would start moving again.
09/17/19
Peter showed his soul on the night when he denied knowing Jesus. Or, as I prefer to think of it, when he finally told the truth.
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