“Lord, to whom shall we go?” Jesus has words for your daily and eternal living. No matter what is happening in your life, at your work or in this country, Jesus Christ brings life to weary hearts, hope to burdened minds, and guidance amid the uncertainty of this world.
Read MoreGod gives us confident faith and encouragement for difficult times through His Word and Sacraments. 1 Timothy 1:7-8a, for example, reminds us that God has not given us a spirit of fear but of power and love and self-control. Like all good Lutherans, we must ask, “What does this mean?”
Read MorePaul’s declaration in Romans 6 that we have been set free from slavery to sin is so important. As Christians who’ve been redeemed by Christ, we’re to fight against the impulses of a sinful heart. We are called to confess our sins, fight against ungodly passions, and strive to live as the sanctified people Christ has made us to be—no longer slaves to sin but slaves to righteousness.
Read MoreWe are all called to live out our baptismal calling even in the midst of stressful political seasons. We rise above hyper-partisanship even as we engage in our civic duties, and we repent when we do give into the vitriol and anger of the political process and sin against others. We lift the entire process in prayer to God, with hope for Him to bring salvation to all people.
Read MoreThe Psalms and our Lord Jesus Christ lament from the depths alongside us as we walk alongside our hurting communities in a sinful and broken world. Moving forward, we commit to a three-pronged focus: prayer, listening, and action—and above all to moving forward in the faith, hope, and love of Jesus Christ.
Read MorePresident Woodford shares a letter and introductory video of Pentecost encouragement inspired by John 16, where Jesus tells us to take heart, for He has overcome the world.
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