Apr 7, 2023 | Devotional, History, Theology
“Now is my soul troubled. And what shall I say? ‘Father, save me from this hour’? But for this purpose I have come to this hour.” — John 12:27 Good Friday is a day set aside by Christians for special observance in commemoration of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It...
Nov 18, 2021 | Devotional, History, Sunday Sermons, Theology
The only true ritual in Christianity involves a piece of bread and a cup. We call it the Lord’s Supper or Holy Communion. It centers entirely on Christ and Him crucified. He is the substance of our redemption. In the Lord’s Supper, symbols are used to...
Mar 19, 2020 | Devotional, History
This generation of Christ’s church in America is facing an unprecedented challenge. COVID-19 has been declared a global pandemic. Anxiety and worry are spreading faster than the virus. Our world is in an upheaval. Fear is fueled by social media, news networks, and...
Nov 26, 2019 | Devotional, History, The Reformation
The following is a repost from 2018 on the connection between the Reformation and our Thanksgiving holiday. May it remind us of the grace of God and center our thoughts on the good news of the gospel of Christ as we celebrate on this week. All people owe gratitude to...
Oct 31, 2019 | History, The Reformation, Worship Service
Throughout the Reformation, people were singing to learn and remember the truths and teachings of scripture. Teachings were passed from person to person, from congregation to congregation, not only in writings and sermons, but in song. The Reformers used music to...
Oct 30, 2019 | History, The Reformation, Theology
Familiarity breeds contempt. Spoiled children often lack proper motivation and appreciation. Could this be true of us—great, great grandchildren of the Reformation—with respect to justification by faith alone? Would we, like Luther, insist that this is the article on...