It's easy to see the division in this works, and in our lives. When people are not on the same page, it can cause unrest, friction and conflict. How can the Gospel help people who love each other to get on and stay on the same page? While we will never all agree on everything, we must be on the same page for the big stuff. When we are divided, when we are broken, how does God help repair us and our relationships? Pastor David Moerbe shares this week's message from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Gardendale, Ala.

In Paul's letter to the Corinthians, he shares a blessing of grace. But what is this grace? Simply put, grace happens when God shows us kindness, even when we do not deserve it. We do not live by karma -- we do not get what we deserve. We deserve death. But through Jesus, thankfully, we do not get what we deserve! Pastor David Moerbe shares this week's message from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Gardendale, Ala.

We all have favorites. Sometimes we even play favorites. But God shows no favoritism. Peter tells us, "Truly I understand that God shows no partiality, but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him." Jesus brings peace to all people, He is the judge of everyone, and He forgives all. God doesn't play favorites: we are all sinners in need of a Savior! Pastor David Moerbe shares this week's message from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Gardendale, Ala.

In scripture, the story of the Magi, the wise men, is different from the song we learned as children and still love today. Historical inaccuracies aside, how do the gifts of the Magi mentioned in the song apply to our lives today? Pastor Ed Brashier shares this week's message from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Gardendale, Ala.

As the angels said to the shepherds in the field, "Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people." On this Christmas Eve, we are reminded of the great gift of joy, for which we celebrate today. Pastor David Moerbe shares this Christmas Eve message from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Gardendale, Ala.

There is one absolute certainty in life: One day, we will die. We know Jesus offers eternal life, but how do we get it? What do we have to do to obtain eternal life? It is impossible for us to obtain eternal life on our own, but, through God, the impossible is made possible. Eternal life is given as a gift to anyone who believes in Jesus Christ. Pastor David Moerbe shares this week's Advent message from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Gardendale, Ala.

What brings you peace in this world, and what brings you chaos? Things of this world that bring us peace are situational, momentary, outside of reality and based on how we feel. While there is nothing wrong with moments of peace in our lives, we need to understand that those are simply moments that come and go as life pounds away. But God has a peace that we can experience in life, in this moment, today, wherever we are at in our journey! It's a peace that doesn't make sense. We just need to know what that peace is, how we can receive it, and how it works. Pastor David Moerbe shares this week's Advent message from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Gardendale, Ala.

Have you ever been anxious about giving a gift? Is it the right gift? Will they like it? Will they say, "You shouldn't have!" or "Well isn't that a surprise!" Thankfully, you never have to be worried about the gift God gives us today, the gift of His love. "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life." Pastor David Moerbe shares this week's Advent message from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Gardendale, Ala.

Hope is defined as desire, with the expectation of receiving what we desire. For some Christians, it can be difficult to have hope during this Advent season. But Christians should never give up hope, because through Jesus we always have faith in the Resurrection and our future. Hope connects us to our future just as memories connect us to our past. Pastor Ed Brashier shares this week's Advent message of hope from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Gardendale, Ala.

In TV shows like The Flash and movies like Star Trek, we see the repeated theme of alternate reality, and what happens when a decision is made that changes the course of human history. What if Jesus had decided to save himself from the cross, like one of the criminals hanging with him suggested? What if Jesus had listened to the mockers and the haters? The good news is this: Jesus chose not to listen to the mockers and haters. Instead, he fully embraced the will of His Father on that cross. He suffered, died and rose again out of His love for us, so the world can be saved. Pastor David Moerbe share's this week's message from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Gardendale, Ala.