Through much of the Holy Scriptures, from David’s Psalm 23 to Jesus’ proclamation in John 10, the Lord as our “Good Shepherd” is a strong and enduring image. God faithfully provides not only for us, but also through us. Today’s readings point us to...

God’s prophets call his people to pay attention to what God would have them know and be and do. What was true in Biblical times is true yet today. God’s people still need to hear his messages from the Scripture and from the preachers and teachers he...

During this weekend we celebrate the wonderful blessings we receive as citizens of this great country—the freedoms and prosperity we enjoy as Americans. And, as citizens of another, heavenly kingdom, we are pleased to receive even greater gifts. By...

Even for those with a strong Christian faith, it is often very difficult to wait for the Lord’s promise of deliverance, healing, and wholeness. In today’s Old Testament reading, Israel was losing hope during their long time of captivity. But the...

The mighty and uncontrollable elements of creation are common themes in this week’s Old Testament and Gospel readings. God in Christ is in control, even when we are not. Jesus’ power over the forces of nature rescues and calms his disciples, and we...

“The Growing Nesting Tree”—Jesus often used parables to teach his followers. In today’s Gospel reading he compares the kingdom of God to a mustard seed which grows into the largest tree in the garden. He includes a prophecy from Ezekiel that “all the...

The selection of Scripture readings in our worship is not random. With a large portion of the body of Christ throughout the world, we read from a prescribed list of Bible readings (the technical term is “lectionary”) that ensures we read broadly...

On Pentecost our Lord sent his promised Spirit to lead us into all truth. Most basic and central to the Christian faith is the affirmation of one God who reveals himself to us in the three persons of the Holy Trinity—the Father, the Son, and the Holy...

On Pentecost we celebrate God unleashing his Spirit, igniting the growth of the Church through the proclamation of disciples into every known region of the world. So also today Christ’s Church continues to expand and spread as his followers share with...

Our Easter joy continues! Today, as we celebrate Jesus as risen and ascended Lord, we remember his promise to return.