Christ Is Our Champion
I recognize my inability to defend myself against spiritual enemies. The world is against me, but I ...
Return, Reflect, Repent
From our sermon text in Zechariah 1: "Return to me," declares the Lord Almighty, "and I will return...
Transfiguration of Jesus
Jesus was a real human being, and he looked like it when he taught his disciples. But one day atop a...
Salt and Light
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus teaches us that form and function are closely connected. That mean...
We Are Blessed!
You may not feel blessed when you are hungry or insulted or mourning the death of a loved one. You m...
Jesus Is the Light of the World
The prophet Isaiah vividly described humanity as “people walking in darkness.” Then he foretold that...
The Lamb of God
For centuries Israel offered sacrifices to God for sin. Over and over, a substitute shed its blood t...
Watermarked by Baptism
“Christ” is not the family name of Jesus. It is a title. The Greek word “Christ” and the Hebrew word...
God's Grace Shines Brightly
We continue the Christmas celebration of the dawning of the light of all mankind. When the sun rises...