1. Why We Sing at Christmas

    book
    01/04/22
    6 mins
    read
    By Pete Lange
    The church’s song goes on and on, singing and ringing down to us today.
    Why We Sing at Christmas

  2. Circumcision of Our Lord

    book
    01/01/22
    10 mins
    read
    By Wade Johnston
    Christ has received the mark of law that we might be marked with the gospel, with the sign of his holy cross on our heads and hearts as redeemed children of God.
    Circumcision of Our Lord

  3. Heaven Came Down

    book
    12/31/21
    13 mins
    read
    By Brad Soenksen
    This Christmas season we are thankful that even though we “fallers” are unable to climb up to God, he came down the ladder to us.
    Heaven Came Down

  4. The Light is Coming

    book
    12/25/21
    15 mins
    read
    By Luke Kjolhaug
    God’s candle is not so easily extinguished. His promise is not some vague light at the end of the tunnel that we may or may not reach. In fact, God’s light has a name: Jesus Christ.
    The Light is Coming

  5. O Bad Little Town of Bethlehem

    book
    12/10/21
    14 mins
    read
    By Chad Bird
    The early biblical stories about Bethlehem are dark and violent. They wreck us. They frighten us. In this little town, we see a microcosm of the vast and mangled mass of humanity, each individual thirsty for even a single bead of light to be dropped into the blackened depths of their souls. He who is born in Bethlehem is that Light.
    O Bad Little Town of Bethlehem

  6. The Days Are Coming

    book
    12/02/21
    12 mins
    read
    By Wade Johnston
    “The days are coming,” and God said it. God, who kept his promise that Christ would come at Christmas.
    The Days Are Coming

  7. Thanksgiving Every Sunday

    book
    11/27/21
    9 mins
    read
    By Pete Lange
    Is it possible to celebrate Thanksgiving every time we come together as God’s people as well?
    Thanksgiving Every Sunday

  8. The Family Table

    book
    11/25/21
    14 mins
    read
    By Tyler Cronkright
    We give thanks to the Father who has made a way for us to sit at his table.
    The Family Table

  9. The Lord’s Thanksgiving

    book
    11/24/21
    8 mins
    read
    By Zack James Cole
    In the Lord’s Thanksgiving Supper, we are not served turkey, green bean casserole, and cornbread. We are served Christ.
    The Lord’s Thanksgiving

  10. Offering the Sacrifice of Thanksgiving

    book
    11/22/21
    8 mins
    read
    By Donavon Riley
    That's how true faith talks. It doesn't talk about itself. It says "Thank you!" to the one who gives healing and salvation.
    Offering the Sacrifice of Thanksgiving

  11. Geting Out of the Way of God's Promises

    book
    10/26/21
    14 mins
    read
    By Ryan Cosgrove
    One could reason that God might, at least, give the church a little worldly power.
    Geting Out of the Way of God's Promises

  12. Martha: Herald of the Gospel

    book
    10/07/21
    15 mins
    read
    By Valerie Thur
    Martha’s pain is not met by a to-do list. Jesus’ reply is not that she should try harder or change her behavior
    Martha: Herald of the Gospel
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