“I am not ashamed of the Gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile.” – Romans 1:16 What does it mean to “Be Lutheran”? At its core, it’s about following Jesus, but what is core
Continue reading“Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Joy is infectious, but it is often hard to find. The circumstances of life frequently lead many to depression, despair and frustration. Yet as followers of Jesus,
Continue reading“Then Jesus said to his disciples, ‘I anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.'” Matthew 16:24 =What has it cost you to become a Christian? Salvation is free, the gift of God’s grace, paid for by the precious blood of
Continue reading“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” – Romans 8:1 God’s mercy displayed and delivered in the person and work of Jesus Christ is not random. No, His mercy is very intentional and intense; and it is also reckless. He chooses to show mercy on
Continue reading“Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Mark 10:43-45 At
Continue reading“And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ.” – Philippians 1:9-10 Sometimes influencers not only have their
Continue reading“But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord” Philippians 3:7-8 Today we see Nehemiah evaluating his life and service. Was he successful? But then, what
Continue reading“Command those who are rich in this present world not…to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God…so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.” 1 Timothy 6:17, 19b There are many topics that can divert us
Continue reading“If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?” (Romans 8:31-32) It is often the unexpected difficulties in life which overwhelm us.
Continue reading“We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair;… For we who are alive are always being given over to death for Jesus’ sake, so that his life may be revealed in our mortal body.” (2 Cor. 4:8 ,11) Every one who influences others
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