Church Seasons

Surveying Our Soiled Condition, and the Condition of our Soil

02/17/21

9 mins

By Steven A. Hein

Ash Wednesday, is meant to remind us we have a death problem. All living things made from the soil shall return to it.
The Man Born to be King

01/07/21

13 mins

By Steven A. Hein

Epiphany celebrates that we have not been left in our hearts’ cold darkness and this spoiled creation.
Ordinary and Extraordinary Business

04/08/20

10 mins

By Steven A. Hein

In the upper room, Jesus revealed himself as the Lord of the dirty business of life.
Gathering up Our Dust During Lent

03/09/20

10 mins

By Steven A. Hein

Ashes and dust do not need the services of spiritual EMTs; we need a Second Adam from whom we regain life itself.
Without a Doubt

05/29/19

11 mins

By Steven A. Hein

Thomas was without a doubt a skeptic. And he was a skeptic without a doubt.
After Epiphany: The Rest of the Story

01/08/19

13 mins

By Steven A. Hein

Epiphany teaches us that when God’s peace advances, spiritual warfare against the powers of darkness does not decline. It increases.
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The Song of Zechariah

12/03/18

13 mins

By Steven A. Hein

Zechariah’s prophecy about John’s ministry also comes to us in the fullness of our time.
Christ’s Seventh Word From the Cross: “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!”

03/30/18

10 mins

By Steven A. Hein

So, on this Good Friday, our sinful self and all our sins rest with Jesus here in His tomb. Our transgressions are fully atoned.
A Good Day to Die

02/09/18

11 mins

By Steven A. Hein

Every day for the baptized is a good day to die."
Mary's Joy, For a Song

12/13/17

13 mins

By Steven A. Hein

What comes to us at Christmas is not a great seasonal bargain to enhance our happy holidays. It is the priceless gift of God’s Son.
Our Redeemer Lives, and So Will You

04/14/17

11 mins

By Steven A. Hein

The story of Christ crucified has a happy ending. Jesus has conquered the grave. He beat the death rap.
Giving Up Something For Lent?

03/27/17

14 mins

By Steven A. Hein

What would be a fitting thing to give up, especially during the season of Lent?

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