As I was reading today’s readings, something caught my attention from a book of the Bible that I typically don’t turn to. That’s why it is good to have a plan of reading scripture that isn’t just books or concepts … Continue reading
Sometimes God’s grace is so outrageous it can offend us. We know we are saved by grace through faith. That is one of the greatest and most important Biblical doctrines. It is one of the things that we hold to … Continue reading
One of the things that at the heart of our faith, and is one of the reasons for our hope, is that God is a God of redemption. God restores, God brings hope, God brings life. God is never finished … Continue reading
Why do bad things happen to people? That’s a question we’ve all asked, we’ve all wondered. That’s one of the questions that keeps many people from believing in God or causes some folks to turn away – why did this … Continue reading
On Wednesday mornings, I teach one of the most fun Bible studies I’ve ever taught. I teach our Older Adults here at St. Matthew’s a Bible study based off the classic book Hard Sayings of Jesus. Now, if anyone has … Continue reading
In today’s reading, we focus on the major theme within this letter to the Thessalonians. When will the Lord return? Will it be today? Will it be tomorrow? What is going to happen? What will happen? How do we know? … Continue reading
Today for most of the world is Halloween. But for many others, it is another day that deserves its own moment of recognition. It’s the Eve of All Saint’s Day. On this day in 1517, Martin Luther nailed his 95 … Continue reading
This past Saturday, my daughter and the Germantown High School Band competed for a state title. They came in second, and I was very proud of her, and of them. I didn’t get to see many of other the bands … Continue reading
There is a phrase that Paul writes in today’s text that can sound hard for us at first, very scary for us at first, but is a true word, and something that we need to hear. Listen to what Paul … Continue reading
One of the things that Jesus always reframes for us is this – what is truly important? What are the things that really matter? What truly counts? What is the point and purpose of everything? We see that dynamic play … Continue reading
