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…
I was today years old
Since when did Amazon’s logo advertise that it sells everything from A to Z? Actually, since the year 2000. The arrow underneath the name, connecting the a and the z,…
Remaining faithful
A pastor reflects on his confirmation and the lifelong promise made years ago. I was confirmed on May 26, 1963. There were six in my class, but I had an…
Earth-shattering days
It was an unnerving experience for the inhabitants of Jerusalem on that late Friday afternoon in spring. “The earth shook, the rocks split” (Matthew 27:51). This was no ordinary earthquake.…
My little room
Death is nothing to be afraid of because Jesus has a room ready for you in heaven. I once knew a Christian woman who was afraid of death. She believed…
Trading places
It is a section of the Bible that has long amazed me. “I could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my…
Who is to blame?
“How can God condemn people if they’ve never heard the gospel?” That is the question Steve Lange addressed in this month’s “Please explain.” As Lange pointed out, the question is…
You can own a red car
It was definitely the most unusual church parking lot I had ever seen. While driving past it at highway speed, it looked like all the drivers of the 50-plus cars…