Pentecost presents us with a really wonderful picture of the Christian Church – sinners of every nation under heaven gathering around the proclamation of the mighty works of God in Christ to save them. Faith loves to hear this glorious … Continued
Sadly, falling away from the faith is quite easy. Many of you probably know someone who has. And every one of us has been tempted ourselves. Our flesh wants to, and the devil and the world are working relentlessly to … Continued
It is an incredible promise which Christ makes to His Church “Whatever you ask the Father in My Name He will give to you.” Now, of course, this doesn’t mean that God will give us evil things. It means that … Continued
The Holy Spirit, whom Jesus refers to as “the Helper”, is also “the Spirit of truth”. But those are really the same thing. The greatest help we need is knowing the truth. We are so mired in the muck and … Continued
One of the ways Jesus shows His great love for you is by telling you the truth. He doesn’t hide the hard things just so you can feel better. He knows that it is far more painful to have to … Continued
Why is the Good Shepherd good? Why does He lay down His life for the sheep? That doesn’t really seem like a great idea. They are just sheep, after all. They hardly seem worth the life of the Shepherd. But … Continued
What the disciples deserved was a good tongue lashing. What they received was the most joyous news they could have possibly imagined – “Peace be with you.” The disciples’ fear and weakness had led them to flee from their Lord … Continued
Alleluia! Christ is risen! This acclamation can and should be on our lips every day, not just once a year. The Crucified One is still risen. We live now in the eternal light of that glorious and life-altering reality. Our … Continued
Brothers and sisters in Christ, During this Holy Week, a good way to take time and meditate on the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ is to listen each day to Bach’s Passion which he prepared for each Gospel account. … Continued
And so it begins. The King of Israel rides into Jerusalem to rule, not from a marble stone surrounded by faithful guards and vaulted counselors, but from the cross surrounded by merciless Roman soldiers and mocking criminals. And there is … Continued