A Christmas favorite things list
John the Baptist shares some of his favorite gifts to prepare us for Christ’s coming. Do you remember Oprah’s Favorite Things episodes when she would give gifts to members of…
Advent devotions
Gather around the Advent wreath for quiet time during the busy holiday season. Each week, light the appropriate candle(s) and prepare for Jesus’ coming with a devotion about the hope,…
Advent devotion: Christ
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made;…
Advent devotion: Peace
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,…
Advent devotion: Joy
“Sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things; his right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him. The LORD has made his…
Advent devotion: Love
"This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that…
Advent devotion: Hope
"For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say 'No' to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and…
Please explain: If I have been baptized, does that mean I have been anointed?
If I have been baptized, does that mean I have been anointed? Answering our question means comparing Old Testament anointing with New Testament Baptism. Old Testament anointing The ritual of…
Supporting future called workers
Atlanta-area Martin Luther College (MLC) students received some extra support this summer, thanks to a circuit-wide charity golf outing planned by Messiah, Johns Creek, Ga. What started out as a…
