Why are names important to us? Last names mean something, often stemming from what their ancestors did. Jesus’ name meant “he will save his people from their sins”. He lived up to his name as Christ the anointed one. We too are anointed through baptism as Christians. With this anointing comes responsibility, and our behavior…
Like the two friends in The Count of Monte Cristo, we might feel that we should ‘get the king’, we should get what is ours. But is that the right way to think? Jesus set the example living a humble life while knowing he would come again at the end in glory. We can hope…
The apostle Paul was thankful in all things – from the lows of trials & tribulations to the highest highs. What can we learn from Paul’s faith journey to keep with us on our daily walk? Help us to give thanks in everything and may we, too, be “filled with gratitude”. Our family at Blessed…
When the servant did not invest the talents for the master, he did not follow his master’s will. His refusal to do the will of the master went against the teachings of Christ. It can seem easier to fall away but it’s the wrong thing to do. Christ taught this parable for then and for…
The parable of the five wise and five foolish virgins was different from most of Jesus’ parables, but why? It was told in the last days of his life, foretelling events to come, including His persecution and death. Even today, we can learn from this parable – He wants us to be prepared! May we…
The early church faced many challenges and tribulations. When Christians had to worship in secret due to persecution, John encouraged them to stand firm in their faith. We can take encouragement today from these words written for the early church in the decades after Christ’s resurrection. Even today, He will shelter us if we only…
As we prepare for the 500th year of the reformation we examine the tenets of our Lutheran faith. Today we examine “Soli Deo Gloria” – For the Glory of God Alone…
As we prepare for the 500th year of the reformation we examine the tenets of our Lutheran faith. Today we examine “Sola Scriptura” – By Scripture Alone…
As we prepare for the 500th year of the reformation we examine the tenets of our Lutheran faith. Today we examine “Sola Christus” – Through Christ Alone… Please Click Here to download the accompanying .PDF file
As we prepare for the 500th year of the reformation we examine the tenets of our Lutheran faith. Today we examine “Sola Fide” – By Faith Alone…