“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever” (Heb. 13:8). “Jesus Christ: yesterday and today the same, and forever” (my translation). This line by the unknown author of Hebrews should be considered among the greatest in the New Testament. You are able to memorize it and use it as an anchor and rock […]
“And this is the victory that has overcome the world – our faith” (1 John 5:4). As the Church, we simply can’t expect the world to approve what we believe or to cheer us on. When we believe in sin and see it first and foremost in ourselves, don’t expect the world to cheer. When […]
Last week an important one-page letter was released, signed by 35 religious leaders, including President Matthew Harrison of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod, the church body to which I belong. Click below and then click “Download and read letter.” www.lcms.org/freetobefaithful Dear Christians, never cease to pray For faith + love these latter days, For marriage, life, […]
“…so that our joy may be complete” (1 John 1:4). Last week I walked into a local arts and crafts store and asked if they still had any Easter things. The young lady pointed me to the back of the store where they had gathered the leftovers. The sign read, “70% Off All Easter Merchandise.” […]
Every year on Easter I feel a sense of guilt. On Good Friday I have only just begun to consider and ponder Christ’s sufferings and death. But then before you know it, not thirty-six hours later, I am saying and singing, “Christ is risen!” Isn’t that a little quick? Shouldn’t we spend more time in […]
“So from that day on they made plans to put Him to death” (John 11:53). Sunday morning in church the children and I practiced saying the days of the week: “Sunday, Monday, Tuesday….” I taught them, then, that while every week is special, only one is called “Holy Week,” and it’s almost here! According to […]