Come on in
“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer” (Acts 2:42). Do you know people who are just so good at…
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…
Please explain: What is the Holy Spirit’s role in the life of a Christian?
What is the Holy Spirit's role in the life of a Christian? When Lutheran students learn about the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of a Christian, they…
I repent in dust and ashes
Lent is a season for acknowledging with sorrow that our sins caused the Son of God to suffer and die. Job was terrified. He had come to realize the error…
Bible study: Gifts of tongues and miraculous healing
The gift of speaking in tongues refers to the spiritual gift of either speaking another language such as the disciples at Pentecost did (Acts 2) or speaking a language otherwise…
Powered by the Holy Spirit
When our faith seems to grow weak, we need the work of the Holy Spirit. Last summer, my five-year-old learned to ride a two-wheeled bike on his own. He was…
King David and our future King: Article 6
David’s concern was building a house for the Lord, but the Lord’s plan was to build a house for David. David was the rightful and ruling king of Israel. The…
God’s solid foundation
The early church leaders built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets. When the apostle John died, the Christian church entered a new era. As news of John’s passing…
President’s message: Making normal a reality
You’re reading this in May, but it’s February as I’m writing. We’re at a time when we are all asking the questions, “When will this COVID thing finally be over?…