Our Lord reigns
Even when all the world seems against him, our heavenly Father holds all history in loving hands. Aren’t you glad the worst of the pandemic is over? It wasn’t just…
Lenten repentance, Lenten appreciation
Taking things for granted happens all too easily. The worst part about taking things for granted is that we fail to appreciate and remember the routine and ordinary blessings that…
What it means to be truly Lutheran: The distinction between law and gospel
A question asked in almost every Lutheran catechism class is: “What are the two main teachings of the Bible?” Sometimes, a student might be confused and say, “The Old and…
Please explain: If the Sabbath law no longer applies, why do I have to go to church?
“Really? You’re going to church again? Didn’t you just go last week? Don’t you know all that stuff already? Are you really going to learn anything new or different? Why…
Parent conversations: How can I let the gospel shine as I parent?
In my opinion, this is the toughest part of being a Christian parent—letting the gospel shine in how I deal with my kids. It just seems to come naturally to…
Q&A: Can a Christian vote for a political candidate who supports abortion?
Citizens of two kingdoms Christians are citizens of two kingdoms: the church (i.e. the kingdom of God) and the state (i.e. civil government). The kingdom of God is the ruling…
Light for our path: Does God hate us?
My friend believes that God hates us. He argues that God hates sin, and we are sinful; therefore, God hates us to the core of our being. I pointed out…