Easter is life
Easter brings us victory over death and gives us new life. Joshua E. Stahmann The young man across the table from me was in tears. There was no doubting the…
Please explain: Why can’t my sister have communion with us?
Why can’t my sister have communion with us? Gary A. Pufahl How do I answer that question “Why can’t my sister have communion with us?” without knowing either the person…
Ever been tempted like that?
We are all tempted and often fail. Only Jesus has been perfectly obedient. Have you ever fasted 40 days and 40 nights out in the wilderness? Have you ever been…
Bible study: God has not grown soft on sin
David Scharf God certainly showed himself to be holy and willing to punish sin and disobedience in the Old Testament. At the same time, he also desired the salvation of…
Please explain: Are sins of thought as bad as committing the actual sin?
We know how laws work in our world. Different crimes necessitate different punishments. Can you imagine if a government said that you would have to pay the same $250 fine…
A Lutheran Lent
On Ash Wednesday in some churches—some Lutheran churches too—ashes are placed on foreheads as a sign of repentance. For many, Lent is giving up some indulgence—like candy, greasy food, or even red meat—for 40 days. Conversations often…