Known for a higher hope
“Hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us” (Romans 5:5). At…
“My life”: Part 2
Jesus’ purpose in laying down his life was so that after three days he could take it up victoriously. It was my first experience with death. I’ll never forget standing…
With clear eyes
The account of Jesus’ appearance to Mary Magdalene sharpens our focus on exactly who Jesus is. In the morning, nearsighted people fumble on the bedside table for their glasses. They…
Hope on our journey
We sometimes are slow to believe the Scriptures, where we find rock-solid truth. While a group of Jesus’ disciples stayed in Jerusalem, two were headed home, or at the very…
King David and our future King: Article 4
The result of David and Jesus’ missions to save the captives was the same—complete victory. David, the Lord’s anointed king-elect, lived for a time in a way unfit for a…
Please explain: What’s the big deal about Easter?
Easter is a big deal. Children develop special memories of Easter baskets and colored eggs and take those memories right into adulthood. People of faith gather for worship and fellowship…
The upper room
A congregation uses art to experience anew Jesus’ appearance to his disciples. In 2018, Peace, Aiken, S.C., commissioned three pieces from WELS artist Jason Jaspersen for its church, including “Upper…
Q&A: Why are the 40 days between Jesus’ resurrection and his ascension important for the disciples and for us?
Jesus finished his work of paying for the sins of the whole world by dying on the cross. But how can we be sure our sins are paid for? On the…
Facts over feelings
“Finally the other disciple, who had reached the tomb first, also went inside. He saw and believed” (John 20:8). Some things you know. Some things you really know. You feel…