Extraordinary songs of the Ordinary: Sanctus and Agnus Dei
Song 4: Sanctus: “Holy, Holy, Holy” Four days before the first Passover, an Israelite slave in Egypt sets apart his family’s lamb. When the time comes, he will brush the…
Q&A: Is it sinful to eat junk food?
Is it sinful to eat processed, convenience, or junk foods when there are better, more natural alternatives? As part of your question, you mentioned a social media post you saw…
Parent conversations: How do I keep my kids busy this summer?
Kids approach summer very differently than parents do. For kids, summer symbolizes freedom, laziness, lack of structure, and all the best vices—staying up late, sleeping in, and consuming a ridiculous…
We believe
The Council of Nicaea defended the true Christian faith by developing a declaration of beliefs—the Nicene Creed—that still is used in Christianity today. In our worship services, we regularly confess…
Please explain: Are we living in the last days?
Are we living in the last days? When will the end of the world take place? The answer to this question is easy because Jesus told us in Matthew 24:36:…
Distorted Bible passages: 1 Timothy 6:10
Examining misquoted, misused, and misapplied Bible verses. "The love of money is a root of all kinds of evil" (1 Timothy 6:10). “Luke, I am your father.” Most Star Wars…
A real church wedding
It was an unlikely marriage. He was 41 years old; she was 26. He had been excommunicated by the Roman Catholic Church, and she had run away from a convent.…
Promises of Pentecost
The Holy Spirit brings others to believe in Jesus through the gospel we proclaim. Righteousness for humankind was secured by Jesus’ perfect life. The price for sins was paid in…
Lovingly intolerant
I can think of many words to describe my father, but tolerant is not one of them. Students in the Latin classes he taught at Northwestern College would agree. From…