“He told His disciples, ‘Gather up the leftover fragments, that nothing may be lost'” (John 6:12). The Society of St. Andrew estimates that, as of this week, over 97 billion pounds of food have been wasted in our country since January 1. The Small Catechism makes it personal by instructing us to ask the question, […]
This week’s devotion is by Richard Wurmbrand. And the big news is that a movie is coming out about him in March. For information and to watch the trailers, visit www.torturedforchrist.com. “…that they may all be one” (John 17:21). The British publication New Society has conducted a psychological survey of players in symphony orchestras. This shows that brass […]
This devotion is in honor of Holy Cross Day on September 14. It was Luther who said that Christians could be called “Crosstians.” “…the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus” (1 Tim. 1:14 and 2 Tim. 1:13). Think again about the cross. Think specifically about its shape. It moves in two directions: up […]
“…the hope of eternal life” (Titus 3:7). The Apostles’ Creed ends with the words “and the life everlasting. Amen.” In discussing “The Life Everlasting,” the Explanation of the Small Catechism reads, “God gives eternal life to me and all believers in Christ,” and then goes on to make three important subpoints. Not one, not two, […]
“I will give you the keys…” (Matt. 16:19). The eleventh-century Archbishop of Bulgaria, Theophylact, makes the interesting and instructive point that in these words to Peter, Jesus uses the word “will,” pointing to a future time. And that time, Theophylact explains, was the first Easter Sunday, when the crucified-risen Jesus came to His disciples and […]
A little recap of yesterday’s message Heard any good comeback lines lately? A quick, witty reply is called a “repartee” (pronounced “rep-ar-TAY”). Repartee can also mean, then, “the art of the comeback.” But better to give an example. The following is one of the most famous. Nancy Astor, the first female elected to Parliament, was […]