Daily we hold fast to the wonderful news that the battle has been fought, and the price has been paid by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, that we may have freedom from sin, eternal death, and the devil. Today we hear the Spirit-inspired words ...

When the prophet Elijah became discouraged and despaired of his life, “the word of the LORD came to him” (1 Kings 19:9b) and stood him “on the mount before the LORD” (1 Kings 19:11). The Lord made Himself known to the prophet — not in the impre...

The Lord finds those who did not seek Him or ask for Him. He spreads out His hands “to a rebellious people” (Isaiah 65:2) and calls them to be His people and to dwell in peace upon His holy mountain (Isaiah 65:9). For wherever Jesus Christ ente...

Today the Church celebrates Trinity Sunday. It is a day to bask in the wonder of knowing the triune God - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit - who has been revealed to us in the Scriptures. While we often think about the three persons of the Trinity ...

“What does this mean?” This question might sound familiar to anyone who has spent time studying Luther’s Small Catechism. As the catechism covers each of the Six Chief Parts, the question is asked again and again: “What does this mean?” And the...

I glorified you on earth, having accomplished the work that you gave me to do. Jesus prays. Jesus reveals that his greatest glory is to enter into suffering with us and for us. And not only on the cross as he did when his hour came. Bu...

Memorial Day is a national holiday to remember those who have served our country and now rest from their labors. As Christians we know that the separation we feel as we remember our brothers and sisters in the faith is temporary. We shall see t...

The power of Easter lies not just in the life it offers us, but also in the way we are recruited to be life-bringers. This week, the role of love in leading us to life … and enabling us to bring life to others … stands out in the Lectionary. Lo...

Jesus Christ, the Son of God, came from the Father and became flesh among us in order to rescue us, His sheep. He laid down His life for us and took it up again in order to give us eternal life. By the preaching of His Gospel, He calls His shee...

Two days ago, we watched the Christ candle leave the sanctuary in darkness, symbolizing Christ’s entrance into the dark tomb.  Today we begin just as we left.  At the tomb.  But today, the tomb is empty, and the Christ candle wil...

The pilgrims packed Jerusalem during the Feast of Passover, waving palm branches and singing praises to the donkey-riding King who came to save. Not knowing exactly how or even when He would declare His victory over His foes, the multitudes cel...