My Christian life: Finding real Christmas joy while in the hospital
A hospital stay during Christmas helps a pastor focus on real Christmas joy. “Please, Lord, please let…
DECEMBER ISSUE
Please explain: As a Christian, what does it mean to be humble?
Humility is one of those topics that I really don’t like to talk about. To be clear,…
Away in a feed trough
Jesus lived a real human life, subject to all the realities of the times in which he…
The book of James: Waiting for Christ’s return
Christ is coming! That was the Old Testament believers’ great hope. He did come to lowly crib…
A heart captured by the gospel: Article 2
When we know God has declared us righteous because of Jesus, we are consumed by a desire…
Q&A: Is our time of grace really unchangeable?
Our “time of grace” refers to the time we are alive to come to know Jesus. Is…
Bible study: The comfort of God’s providence
God’s providence means that everything happens according to God’s design (even permitting evil to work for the…
He’s coming—really!
“He who testifies to these things says, ‘Yes, I am coming soon.’ Amen. Come, Lord Jesus” (Revelation…
Purposeful discussions
Sixty years ago, our synod was faced with the most difficult decision in its history. For more…
What makes Christmas Christmas?
Christmas isn’t about what we do. It’s about Christ coming to earth to do what we were…
Confessions of faith: Allen and Rosalind Braun
Neighborly kindness—and blueberry pancakes—forge a relationship that leads a couple on a path to Jesus. For Allen…
A thought: Mary
Mary was a special woman, chosen for an exceptional part in God’s plan. But Matthew does not…
Having all the facts
Well, it happened again. Almost immediately after 24-year-old gymnast Simone Biles walked away from the team competition…