All around us, we hear that pictures are more powerful than words. Yet so many of us have been deeply wounded by words—and deeply healed by them, too. Scripture tells us that words are incredibly powerful. And the Word—Jesus Christ—is most powerful. Let us always speak of His Words of love and forgiveness.
Read MoreIn Genesis, God establishes relationships—because it is not good for us to be alone. Yet many Christians feel increasingly alone, whether because they’re single or surrounded by people who they feel don’t see their true self. Christ sets the example for Christian friendships.
Read More“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.
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