One of the most challenging aspects of the Christian life is forgiveness. Forgiveness goes against the intuitive nature of humanity. We desire to get justice, perhaps even...

C.S. Lewis often described God as The Hound of Heaven.  By that definition, he meant that God doggedly pursued him and would not let go.  Lewis came to faith in Jesus...

Having just celebrated Father’s Day and Mother’s Day, it seemed to me like maybe we ought to take time to look at a foundational group for us all – the family. Isn’t that...

A Law-expert asked, “Teacher, what must I do to gain eternal life?”Jesus replied, “What’s written in the Law? How do you interpret it?”He quoted Deuteronomy 6:5/Leviticus...

Maunday Thursday6pm at Wabanica Lutheran ChurchGood Friday12pm Noon at First Lutheran Church6pm at Clementson Lutheran ChurchEaster Sunday8:30am at Wabanica Lutheran...

In the Bible, the number 40 is significant, but it can be argued that the number 41 is even more important.Just consider the following:In Genesis 7, we read that it rained...

Jesus’ birth was symbolic of the journey that he would take during his life’s ministry. In Luke 2:7, we read about Jesus’ birth, “And she gave birth to her firstborn son...

It would be helpful to read Psalm 8 before continuing this article. I wonder if David wrote this Psalm at night while gazing at the stars. While Psalms is the most quoted...

On November 10th, most churches read Psalm 146.  The whole poem is beautiful, but verse three caught my attention: “Don’t put your trust in rulers–mortals in whom there’s...

Most everyone likes free stuff.  Earlier this year, I got a free set of used tires to fit my GMC Terrain, which potentially will put off the purchase of new tires for a...

If you have attended a worship service at any church for an extended period, you have probably seen people come and go from the church congregation. Sometimes, people move...

Christians are called to follow God’s Word, not the world’s. One tempts us to scorn our neighbors and worship our nation, while the other commands: “love your neighbor as...

There are many ways that a person can spend their life. A person can spend their lifepursuing wealth, power, prestige, fame, and status. These pursuits generally resultin a...

"First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may...

Our church congregation just finished a six-week series on “The Hard Sayings of Jesus.”We looked at statements that Jesus made that seemed weird or unusual or unfair or...