The Lutheran Reformation, not to be confused with the Protestant Reformation, was just that – an effort to reform the church, not start a new one. But it was about something far more fundamental than that. It was about the … Continued
It is certainly easy to trust God when you either know the end result or even just understand the plan. But, as we all well know, most often we don’t have either of those things. And that leaves us with … Continued
It is very easy to let the world set your priorities for you. And there is certainly no lack of things competing for your time and attention – work, school, family, leisure, television, social media, etc. And while many of … Continued
Not a single one of us doesn’t suffer from at least one weakness of mind or body that we wish would be healed instantly. At times, the affliction of illness can take on such a central role in our day-to-day … Continued
A right understanding of the angels can be a source of great comfort. God created angels to be his servants and messengers for us. They do not have bodies though we know from Holy Scripture that they can take on … Continued
“Behold, there was a man before Him who had dropsy.” Dropsy, or edema as we know it today, is very uncomfortable. Fluid begins to collect in the body and the body can’t get rid of it. Everyone at the Pharisee’s … Continued
The account of our Lord resurrecting the son of the widow of Nain is perfectly emblematic of exactly what our Lord has come to do for us – halt our funeral procession to hell and raise us to the life … Continued
We certainly love and are encouraged to think that we are our own masters, that we serve no one. But nothing could be further from the truth. First, we are creatures created by God. We owe our entire existence to … Continued
As Christians who have come to know the goodness and mercy of God, not just in the abundant good of creation but especially in the atoning death of God’s Son, our Savior Jesus Christ, it is probably shocking to us … Continued
The mercy of God is the entire foundation of our salvation. Our sin has broken us, torn us away from God, and left us for dead – eternally. The Law cannot help us. It can only show a bright spotlight … Continued