Death and Dying

John 14:1-14 – Easter 5 (A)

05/01/23

1 min

By John W. Hoyum Steven Paulson

In this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson discuss an important story from the gospel of John that is often used for funerals.
Becoming Human Again

04/29/22

13 mins

By John W. Hoyum

What the gospel promises is not escape from our humanity, but resurrection from the dead.
Dominus Mortis

01/01/21

9 mins

By John W. Hoyum

Perhaps this past year has prompted the recognition that God is not the tame projection of our highest hopes and dreams. Instead, he is the one who uses even his foes to make a point.
Luther's Counsel for the Bereaved

05/24/19

6 mins

By John W. Hoyum

For Luther, Jesus does something much better for those who grieve than simply identify with them: He brings suffering and evil to an end in His own death.
The Grieving of the Hopeful

12/21/18

10 mins

By John W. Hoyum

This blog is a part of our Advent series on the hope we find in, through and given by Christ. Each week’s installment will look at hope from a different perspective with special emphasis on corresponding passages of Scripture.