The season of Lent allows us to put a laser focus on the source of our hope-the Cross. The Cross tells us everything we need to know about the character of God and his presence in our lives. It is central to our life as a Christian, our faith, and our...

"And lead us not into temptation", Jesus taught us to pray. Martin Luther reminds us that in the Lord's Prayer "we ask that God would guard us against the devil, the world, and our sinful nature." So confident is Satan in his...

Sometimes, like for Abraham, the God of clear promises becomes a God who is hard to understand. We even find ourselves struggling with God's will. Abraham agonized over the command to offer up Isaac as a sacrifice. Just as the Lord provided the...

In this week's Gospel reading there are more stories of Jesus healing the sick, including Peter's mother-in-law. In an odd twist it's the demons who recognize who Jesus truly is. But Jesus will not let them speak. He is following a...

In this week's Gospel reading there are more stories of Jesus healing the sick, including Peter's mother-in-law. In an odd twist it's the demons who recognize who Jesus truly is. But Jesus will not let them speak. He is following a...

In Deuteronomy God promises to raise up a prophet like Moses, who will speak powerfully for God; in Psalm 111 God shows the people the power of his works. For the Church these are ways of pointing to the unique authority people sensed in Jesus...

In this weekend’s Gospel reading, we hear more stories of Jesus calling his disciples. What a strong, attracting message he had—calling people to a life, not of riches nor fame, but rather one of service. It is that same calling into which we have...

“Come and see!” Philip excitedly told Nathaniel after meeting Jesus. “Encounter the Christ for yourself!” Do you think you know Jesus? Come and listen these weeks of the Epiphany season as He is revealed to us once again. You may be surprised!

The word “epiphany” means “the sudden manifestation of the true essence of something.” During the weekends of this Epiphany season, the real Jesus is revealed in a variety of subtle ways. Today the visit of the Three Wise Men shows how remarkably...

New Year’s Eve & Day help us to remember God’s presence throughout our lives. While another year has passed, and we look forward to the coming of the year 2018, we recognize that in both our joys and in our sorrows, God has been, and will continue...